https://www.pocket-lint.com The latest tech news curated by the Pocket-lint team Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:37:57 GMT en-US hourly 60 Logitech has formally announced the A50 X, the 5th generation of Astro's long-running flagship headset. Let's face facts, it was probably due for a refresh. Astro released the 4th generation Astro A50s over four years ago, back in early 2019.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:37:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/logitech-g-announces-the-astro-a50-x/ Discord, once just an app that people used to use when talking about games, is now a huge part of how people from all corners of the globe stay connected daily. But its mobile app hasn't been great for some time, and its users have often complained about issues relating to how slow the app can be, how difficult it can be to navigate, and more. Now, there's proof that Discord is listening.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/discord-update-mobile-app-p/ After months of rumors, the OnePlus 12 is now official, and it's everything we'd been told to expect from a flagship phone designed to celebrate the company's 10-year birthday.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:13:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oneplus-12-official-specs-design-release-window/ If you're a Verizon myPlan subscriber you're about to save some money and get your hands on two high-quality TV show, documentary, and movie streaming services to boot. That's after the cell carrier announced a partnership that brings the two services to myPlan subscribers for a heavily discounted rate.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:07:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-verizon-subscribers-can-get-netflix-and-max-for-10-a-month/ In response to an unexpected leak on social media, Rockstar Games has released the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its scheduled debut.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:22:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/grand-theft-auto-6-trailer-2025-release-date/ Fans of the Resident Evil franchise who happen to own a PS5 and a PlayStation VR 2 are about to get a new way to scare themselves in virtual reality. Starting 8 December gamers who already own the Resident Evil 4 remake will receive a free update that adds VR support, Capcom has confirmed.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/resident-evil-4-remake-will-get-a-free-vr-upgrade-on-ps5-and-psvr-2-this-december/ For the very first time fans of the rather popular Call of Duty games can play those titles via Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming, making it easier than ever to get your Warzone fix. The new launch isn't just all the old titles, either — gamers can play all the latest ones including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:08:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/you-can-finally-play-call-of-duty-on-nvidia-geforce-now-including-on-your-phone/ Music fans take note: Spotify Wrapped is back, bringing you all your favourite stats for your listening habits in 2023, as well as the low down on the biggest songs, albums, and artists on the popular music streaming service.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-wrapped-2023-is-here-this-is-how-to-get-yours/ Smart homes can be an expensive business to get into, but once again Ikea is proving that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. The retailer has taken the wraps off a trio of new smart sensors that all offer different features and are all set to be exceedingly cheap to buy.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:57:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ikeas-trio-of-new-smart-sensors-cost-little-but-can-do-a-lot/ Apple Music subscribers can now take a good look at their Apple Music Replay 2023 highlights to see just which songs, albums, and more they have been listening to most.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:14:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/your-apple-music-replay-2023-highlights-are-ready-heres-how-to-find-them/ Roon, a popular multi-devidce and multi-room audio technology platform has been bought by Harman, a company that itself was bought by Samsung back in 2017 for a cool $8 billion. There's no word on how much money changed hands for Harman to pick up Roon, but the more interesting question revolves around what the plans could be moving forward.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:30:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-is-acquiring-hi-fi-multi-room-service-roon-and-sonos-should-watch-out/ We've been hearing things about the OnePlus 12 for a little while now and we already heard that there was going to be a OnePlus event on 5 December, but now we can firmly put the two things together. That's following the confirmation that the date will most definitely be the big flagship phone announcement day.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:04:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/confirmed-heres-when-the-oneplus-12-will-be-announced-as-expectations-grow/ Fortnite is one of the biggest video games on the planet and it has been for some considerable time. You can play it at home and you can take it with you on the Nintendo Switch and your phone, too. But now you can take your Fortnite fun on the road in a whole new way — by putting it on your face.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:42:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oakleys-latest-sunglass-collab-puts-fortnite-on-your-face/ There's currently no shortage of high-end wireless headphones available for people to choose from so the addition of another one might not seem all that interesting. But a new report adds further fuel to previous reports that Sonos of all companies is getting ready to add a whole new product to its lineup.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:16:41 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sonos-reportedly-has-400-premium-headphones-ready-to-take-on-airpods-max-and-soon/ When it comes to laptops the idea of Apple adding a touchscreen has so far proven to be a wild one, but rumours of a change of heart inside Apple are starting to pick up speed. Having previously said that touching a laptop display would be a terrible experience, it's now thought that Apple is indeed planning to bring a touchscreen to a future MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:23:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/future-macbooks-could-get-touchscreens-heres-when-one-leaker-says-itll-happen/ When it comes to flagship phone launches you might be forgiven for thinking that 2023 is set to fizzle out before we get to 2024 and everything starts all over again. But you'd be wrong because the OnePlus 12 is about to be announced and it's going to arrive more than a month before Samsung's own flagship models.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:20:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-oneplus-12s-launch-date-has-been-confirmed-and-its-soon/ When Amazon kicks off its deal offerings you know that Black Friday savings season has officially started, and the early discounts we've been reporting only get better and more frequent. And today, Amazon has started rolling out its Black Friday deals. If you're in the market for tech deals, and you think waiting until Black Friday is the way to go, we've got news for you: the time to buy is now -- when you see the good deals.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-black-friday-2023-starts/ It's something that nobody saw coming and some might need to rub their eyes and re-read this before they believe it, but here we go - Apple is bringing RCS messaging support to the iPhone.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:36:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-is-getting-rcs-messaging-support-heres-what-that-means-for-you/ Google Photos has many features powered by artificial intelligence: Magic Eraser and Real Tone help you make your shots look right in post. In contrast, the automatically-generated reels with theme-based highlights and the more chronologically cohesive Memories help surface good times with great oldies. Now, you can take advantage of a new feature that will help you take care of all those lookalike photos from when you had to go through 14 takes for the perfect group portrait or just had to spray to catch the right moment on the field. Here's how Photo Stacks in Google Photos work.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-photo-stacks-google-photos/ The world of the Casio G-Shock is far from one filled with big, black watches these days. The G-Shock line of rugged wearables is a more colorful place than ever before thanks in part to a growing collection of collaborations with other companies that bring special editions to the lineup. The latest of those is a collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation, and the result is three new watches.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:36:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/casio-g-shocks-latest-collab-brings-us-the-charles-darwin-collection/ While everyone has their attention locked on generative AI and all the cool things it can do, Amazon is still grinding away on its Astro robot. Now, the company has announced a new version of Astro designed to serve as an automated security guard for businesses.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:16:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-astro-automated-security-guard/ The Valve Steam Deck OLED is the latest thing in portable gaming, but it isn't all that much of an upgrade over the original Steam Deck. Sure, it has a new battery and a better display thanks to the use of OLED technology, but on the inside, it's essentially the same as the model that's been on sale for a while now. However, Valve says that it has plans for a new model that will be a bigger upgrade compared to what gamers are used to.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:23:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/valve-confirms-plans-for-a-steam-deck-2-but-dont-let-that-put-you-off-the-new-steam-deck-oled/ Apple announced Emergency SOS via satellite when it launched its iPhone 14 models in September 2022. The service wasn't made available until a little later in the year - 15 November - and it was a relatively slow rollout, too, with pretty much one country at a time getting access to the technology, the US and Canada being first.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:02:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/emergency-sos-via-satellite-extra-year-free-iphone-14/ Chinese tech megabrand Huawei has been brought to bear over the last several years by a trade injunction from the United States. The Trump-era ban on sourcing a variety of not just hardware but software from American suppliers has set the company on the path it has trod since then - working towards a comprehensive, unified, multi-device operating system of its own called HarmonyOS. Yet, four odd years after its launch, it remains more or less a de-Googlefied fork of Android. However, that's about to change as we hear from an executive on the way forward for HarmonyOS.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:31:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/huawei-harmonyos-next-coming-soon/ The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup is expected to arrive in early 2024, with rumors suggesting that a Galaxy Unpacked event will kick off on 17 January 2024. If that's the case we still have a little while to go before we will know exactly what the lineup has to offer, but we might not have to wait all that long to get a look at them.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:31:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/leaked-samsung-galaxy-s24-dummies-show-almost-no-physical-changes-for-the-next-gen-phones/ Apple hasn't yet confirmed exactly when the Vision Pro mixed reality headset will go on sale beyond a suspiciously vague "early 2024" timeframe, but the leaks surrounding what comes next have already started to flow. The first headset will have aspects of both AR and VR, and while the second is sure to build on that it's the overall physical design of the headset itself that is starting to leak - and it seems that changes are afoot.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:46:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/second-gen-apple-vision-pro-leak-claims-design-changes-aplenty-but-its-still-years-away-from-release/ We've tested a lot of products in the last 12 months, and if you're wondering what the best ones were - you're in luck. The 20th annual Pocket-lint Awards, sponsored by new EE, were held on 9 November 2023, to celebrate the best devices and products of the year across 21 hotly contested categories - from cars and cameras, to speakers and smartphones.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:12:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-headphones-of-the-year/ In the last 12 months, the Pocket-lint team has tested a plethora of fantastic mid-range handsets. Now, we're taking some time to celebrate the very best devices that landed on our desks in 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:15:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-mid-range-phone-of-the-year/ The Pocket-lint Awards 2023, sponsored by a new EE, celebrates the best devices and products across 21 categories from smartphones to cameras. The winners were announced on 9 November, crowning the Car of the Year 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-nominees-best-car-2023/ Here at Pocket-lint, we test all the top cameras throughout the year, whether they're professional mirrorless bodies or tiny action cameras. Now, as the year draws to a close, we're celebrating the very best cameras of 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-camera-of-the-year/ Handheld gaming computers have become all the rage as of late, and Valve's role in spiking the fever cannot be understated. As we come up on the Steam Deck's second anniversary, the company is relaunching the console with a new processor, bigger battery, and a shiny new OLED display. So, what does the Steam Deck OLED entail, who will be able to buy one, and when?

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:52:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/steam-deck-oled-price-release-date-specs/ Omegle is, or was, a popular anonymous video chat service that allowed people to find others to chat with online so long as they had a webcam. Similar to competing products like Chatroulette, offered people a collection of different categories to choose from and then provided like-minded people for them to talk with. But as you're probably already guessing, things weren't as wholesome as that might make it sound and Omegle had its problems. Now, those problems have brought the service to its knees. Omegle is no more.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:15:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/popular-anonymous-video-chat-service-omegle-turns-the-cam-off-for-good-amid-ongoing-misuse/ You don't need to have been paying the closest attention to the smartphone world to know that artificial intelligence, or AI, is going to play a huge role in what future devices are capable of. We already use AI in a variety of ways without even realising it, including every time we take a photo and our phones use AI to reduce noise, improve clarity, and more. But Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones make a big deal out of AI and the features it makes possible - and Samsung wants in. Introducing Samsung Galaxy AI, a technology that will arrive next year.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:21:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/galaxy-ai-is-samsungs-answer-to-the-google-pixel-8s-ai-powered-features/ The Oppo and Hasselblad brands are two that have been very much linked of late, with the latter's name plastered across the back of plenty of phones made by the former. That includes the Oppo Find X6 Pro and will include future phones into 2024 and likely beyond. As part of that, the two companies have announced a collaboration that will see them co-develop the next generation of HyperTone Camera Systems for next year's devices.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:50:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oppo-and-hasselblad-team-up-to-promise-big-ai-powered-photo-gains-for-2024s-phones/ When you think of companies leading the way in artificial intelligence, or AI, Apple is probably a company that wouldn't be in the top three. It might not even be in the top five. But you'd perhaps be wrong to discount Apple and its AI chops, as CEO Tim Cook hinted in a recent earnings call with investors, analysts, and members of the press.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:01:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apples-already-working-on-an-ai-push-and-its-recent-software-updates-prove-it/ Amazon has announced the dates for its Black Friday sales this year, and it immediately promises more than just a weekend of deals - although you can probably still expect the best of the best on Black Friday itself.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:01:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-black-friday-2023-dates-details/ Hot off the heels of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 announcement, MediaTek has announced its flagship smartphone SoC for 2024, the Dimensity 9300. There's nothing unusual about that, but what's more surprising, is the performance claims.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:21:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mediatek-dimensity-9300/ The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hasn't been around all that long, but attention is always going to turn to what comes next. In the world of the Samsung foldable, that's obviously going to be the Galaxy Z Fold 6. And a new report suggests that it might have something to offer that we are yet to see on one of the phone's earlier versions.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:25:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-could-feature-an-integrated-stylus/ The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup is one that we've been hearing a lot about of late, and now it looks increasingly likely that we'll be hearing an awful lot more about it sooner rather than later.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:12:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/galaxy-unpacked-date-leaks-this-is-when-the-galaxy-s24-might-be-announced/ Netflix's ad-supported plan has been around for a full year now, believe it or not, and it's grown up quite a bit since its launch. The Standard with Ads plan started out by allowing subscribers only one concurrent stream at 720p resolution with no ability to download programs for offline viewing. Things have changed, and they will continue to change - one such shift is rolling out now, with yet another on the way shortly.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:52:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/netflix-standard-ads-plan-binge-ad-skip-downloads/ If everything goes the way that we expect it to Samsung will announce the next iteration of its flagship smartphone lineup in January of 2024. That lineup will of course include the Galaxy S24, with the Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra joining it. Rumours and leaks continue to fly as we edge ever closer to the big day, and now the CEO of the company that will provide most of the chips that power those phones has had his say on what we should expect come launch day.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:07:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/qualcomm-confirms-strategy-for-samsung-s24-as-first-details-of-snapdragon-8-gen-3-for-galaxy-surface/ Nebula, the smart entertainment arm of the popular accessory outfit Anker, has announced not just one but two new portable projectors that have a highly requested feature built in. That new feature, support for streaming Netflix on the move, means that you'll be able to binge-watch that latest must-see TV show or movie no matter where you might be. And with two new models available there should be an option for all.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:04:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/these-portable-projectors-have-apps-built-in-so-you-can-netflix-and-chill-any-time/ The cheapest plan on Apple Music is no longer - Apple Music Voice, which entailed an experience driven less by a visual app and more through voice commands to Siri, is being phased out. What's going on, what are existing customers to do now, and what does this mean for people who want to get into the pool?

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:34:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-music-voice-plan-ends/ While the Apple Watch Series 9 was only released a few weeks ago, and reports are already coming out regarding what Apple might be cooking up for the Series 10. A new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a well-regarded Apple reporter, suggests that Apple is bringing three potentially life-saving features to the next Apple Watch. The report says it'll get blood pressure tracking, sleep apnea sensors, and a new health coach.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/next-apple-watch-more-life-saving-features/ Disney+ has changed up its subscription plans in the UK and Europe, with three options now available, and one of those is cheaper than the original single-tier option too. The streaming service now has a Standard with Ads tier, a Standard tier and a Premium tier, with the former starting at just £4.99 a month in the UK and €5.99 in Europe. For reference, for those in the US, the ad-supported tier is already available after launching in October - called Disney+ Basic - and it costs $7.99 a month, with the Disney+ Premium tier costing $10.99 a month.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/disney-plus-subscription-tiers-uk-differences-price/ Apple's AirPods Max are among some of the best wireless over-ear headphones around in terms of how they sound, but there is no denying that they are missing some features that their smaller AirPods Pro earbud counterparts have to offer. With a USB-C refresh surely in the cards, it was hoped that would change. But it seems that Apple might have different plans.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:28:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/usb-c-airpods-max-tipped-for-2024-heres-why-you-should-probably-skip-them/ During Apple's surprise Halloween themed 'Scary Fast' October event, CEO Tim Cook and his team detailed a slew of new updates: three new M3 chip configurations, accompanied by new MacBook models, and, as we predicted, a much-anticipated update to its ever-popular 24-inch iMac. And while, yes, the machine will technically be different, the signature all-in-one is getting more of a software update than anything else. Here's what you need to know about the new M3 iMac, including its performance, features, how expensive it is, and how to buy it.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:43:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-new-imac-with-m3-chip-price-release-date-features-specs/ Apple kicked off its Scary Fast event by announcing three M3 chip configurations, and the company followed it by announcing new MacBook Pro models featuring the speedy chips. Not only do these high-end laptops come with the new 3nm chips, but they also feature a Liquid Retina XDR display, which Apple calls the best laptop display available.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:36:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-m3-macbook-pro-price-release-date-specs/ Samsung has spent millions of labor hours and literal billions of dollars to make the Galaxy Z Flip 5 happen. It's a lovely clamshell-styled phone with a foldable display and cover glass and costs $1,000 - for most people, it's a decently accessible price with financing. But we all stand on the shoulders of giants, and the company is looking to show off its shoulders with a limited edition release of the Flip 5. It's just a shame that many people who would want one of these special phones won't be able to buy one.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:29:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-retro-availability/ We've been hearing rumours that Samsung intends to announce the Galaxy S24 lineup of devices, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra, in early 2024. And now a new leak appears to back that up by putting the time frame at "mid to late January."

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:49:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-unpacked-likely-to-take-place-in-january-for-early-galaxy-s24-launch/ Samsung is now very much expected to announce new updates to its flagship line of phones in January 2024, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra likely to sit at the very top of the pile. We've been hearing rumors of an upgraded 200-megapixel camera being one of the phone's standout features and now Samsung has confirmed that camera's existence. Now, we wait.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:31:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsungs-new-200mp-sensor-is-powered-ai-likely-to-grace-the-s24-ultra/ In a phone launch season that already saw flagship iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro launches alongside new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro arrivals, Xiaomi has now gotten in on the act. The company has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, and it has plenty to shout about - including one particularly impressive display specification.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:12:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-snapdragon-8-gen-3-phone-has-the-brightest-screen-of-any-in-the-industry/ The world of the mobile processor is a complicated one these days, but not necessarily in a bad way. There was once a time when you would choose a laptop running some flavor of Intel or AMD inside, but it would be a limited mobile version of the desktop chips everyone knows and loves. Apple changed all of that with its M1 chips, followed by the M2. M3 is coming soon, but it seems that Apple isn't going to have its own way for much longer.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:54:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/snapdragon-x-elite-will-power-next-gen-surface-devices-to-better-compete-with-apple/ It looks like Apple is about to refresh its AirPods models in 2024 in a big way, with almost every model expected to change. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a noted Apple leaker, has discovered the company's entire roadmap for AirPods, and some exciting new goodies are on the way. Not only will these changes benefit AirPods shoppers, but they'll also help Apple, which has apparently been dealing with low sales of its third-generation model.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:37:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-airpods-lineup-refresh-2024/ Apple released iOS 17 and watchOS 10 in the middle of September, bringing a number of new features to iPhone and Apple Watch. For Apple Watch, there was a complete overall of the user interface, and while some of the changes take some getting used to, there are some great additions, like the Snoopy Watch Face. Meanwhile, for iPhone, we got features like NameDrop, Contact Posters and Check In, to name but a few.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:24:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-massive-upgrades-for-your-iphone-and-apple-watch/ You're probably already very familiar with the name Qualcomm. It's the company that builds some of the best smartphone chips and modems around, including those that will go into the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. But it's also a company that makes smaller, lesser-known chips like the ones that might power your headphones or earbuds. And it's those chips that could be about to change the way we use our headphones forever.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:56:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-hot-new-audio-tech-could-change-headphones-forever/ Apple has just announced its next big event. This time, the company has given it the moniker Scary Fast, leading to speculation about what exactly it could show off. We've heard plenty of rumors about a new iMac, which makes sense in terms of timing, but could these new computers feature the rumored M3 chip, or will they stick with the existing silicon (perhaps with one of the more powerful versions, though)?

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:50:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-scary-fast-october-event-new-imacs/ If you're of a certain age you might remember slap bands, those metal or plastic bands that you slapped on your wrist and watched in awe as they wrapped themselves around it. Those things were pretty great when we were growing up. And you just know that the people behind this latest Motorola bendy phone concept used to love them, too.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:45:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/motorolas-bendy-phone-concept-could-be-your-wearable-phone-of-the-future/ You can't take a single step into the internet without hearing about AI in some form or another. Regarding phones, Google seems to be the most AI-focused with its Tensor chips and all the machine learning that comes with it. However, according to a new report from SamMobile, Google needs to watch out because it looks like Samsung will make a massive push into AI features for the Gaalxy S24 line of phones.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:52:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ai-feautres/ Apple announced the HomePod (2nd Generation) at the beginning of 2023, bringing a number of improvements over the original model from 2018. The design remained similar, but it saw a number of refinements and Apple introduced features like a temperature sensor within the 2nd generation speaker, alongside a larger display at the top.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/there-is-definitely-a-case-for-a-homepod-with-a-display/ We might not have long left, but Apple seemingly isn't finished with October by any stretch. It looks like it could be planning a refresh of the 24-inch iMac sooner rather than later.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:51:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-imac-announcement-surprise-october-rumour/ While foldable phones continue to be an expensive luxury in most cases, there are signs that a market for cheaper models is starting to build. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a great flip phone, but it costs $999, putting it on par with flagship phones like the iPhone 15 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro. Motorola already found a way to make a folding phone cheaper with the Moto Razr 2023 costing just $699. Now, Huawei is rumoured to be working on something that will sit around that seem price point. Maybe even less.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:48:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-desperately-needs-this-cheaper-folding-phone-to-compete-with-motorola/ As soon as you start talking about photo editing, you'll hear Photoshop drop into conversation. In fact, that brand name has been genericised, becoming a verb and added to the dictionary in 2008 - the same year that I started using it.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/photoshop-elements-2024-ai/ Casio has today announced a new addition to its MR-G series, the watches that sit at the very top of its G-Shock brand. It's a watch that is designed to celebrate 40 years of that very brand, and it dives right into Japan's heritage to do it.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:04:58 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/stunning-casio-mrg-b2000sg-watch-celebrates-40-years-of-g-shocks/ There is an ever-growing collection of foldable phones on the market but you won't find a bendy iPhone among them. That doesn't mean that Apple isn't working on something that folds in the middle, however, with a new report suggesting that it has its eyes on a different form factor entirely.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:29:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/forget-foldable-phones-the-first-foldable-ipad-could-be-just-around-the-corner/ The 24-inch iMac has been around since 2021 and sports an Apple-designed M1 chip. The latest Macs run M2-series silicon and we're already hearing plenty of rumors that suggest an updated M3-series is on the way soon. But anyone holding off buying a 24-inch iMac until the new M3 version arrives is going to have to wait a little while longer according to a new report.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:06:06 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-24-inch-imac-apples-forgotten-product-probably-wont-get-an-m3-refresh-any-time-soon/ EE is in the midst of restructuring its consumer-facing business and alongside a number of announcements is a new approach to EE TV. For the first time, Apple is going to allow its Apple TV hardware to be customised with bespoke TV services for EE.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:19:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ee-apple-tv-4k-live-tv-eetv/ As part of Apple's quest to ditch Lightning in favor of USB-C the company has now announced an updated Apple Pencil. But rather than just replace the Lightning connector with a USB-C one, Apple's gone a different route. There's a USB-C port, rather than a connector, and the new stylus is a strange mishmash of Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2 features.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:29:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-usb-c-apple-pencil-is-the-most-affordable-yet-with-a-strange-mishmash-of-features/ Twitch is the number one platform for live-streamed gaming, but does it have ambitions of becoming more like a social media platform? If the latest feature addition is anything to go by, then that may be the case.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/twitch-introduces-stories-feature/ Intel has unveiled its 14th Gen desktop processors, and there's plenty to get excited about. The new chips promise significant gains in gaming and content creation workloads, as well as having lots of overclocking potential.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:01:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/intel-14th-gen-desktop-processors/ Suunto has today announced a new sports watch that is designed to compete with those from bigger names while costing a fraction of their price. The Suunto Race is built for athletes who want to take their performance to the next level without breaking the bank to do it.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:33:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/suunto-race-is-an-insanely-priced-premium-sports-watch-undercutting-garmin-and-polar/ Garmin has announced a new version of the Marq called the Marq Carbon Edition. There are three versions that align with Garmin's target audiences - the Marq Athlete, Marq Golfer and the Marq Commander - and as the name suggests, they switch titanium for fused carbon fibre.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-garmin-marq-carbon-edition-is-so-ridiculously-ostentatious/ If you own a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and have been looking at the Galaxy S24 Ultra with little interest, that might be about to change. That's after early benchmarks for the next big Samsung flagship phone appeared online showing just how fast it is going to be.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:33:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/revealed-the-galaxy-s24-ultra-speed-boost-thatll-make-your-s23-ultra-seem-old-and-slow/ When it comes to choosing a premium smartwatch or fitness tracker, the Polar Vantage V3 is a new addition that should probably find a home on your shortlist. It's just been announced and brings with it a new design and support for the latest generation of Polar's biosensing technology for improved body monitoring and measurement gathering. And it looks pretty great, too.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:01:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-polar-vantage-v3-has-a-new-look-and-next-gen-biosensing-capabilities/ The leaks were right - extremely right, in fact. Sony has just unveiled a brand new, slimmer look for the PlayStation 5 in both its standard and Digital Edition, and it's doubling down on that funky design language.The new PS5 is actually modular - a Digital Edition can have a disc drive added to it later if you get buyer's remorse and realise that not being able to share digital games sucks.It's also a chunk smaller, as you can see from the extent to which that disc drive now bulges out from the body of the standard version, and potentially a little shorter, too.In fact, comparing their dimensions is instructive - the original PS5 measured in at 390 × 104 × 260 mm, while the new model comes in at 358 × 96 × 216 mm, so it is indeed a little less massive. It'll also be quite a lot less heavy, which is welcome.Usefully, both models have slightly expanded internal storage, at 1TB instead of 825GB, a welcome upgrade albeit not a huge one in percentage terms.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-springs-new-ps5/ Foldable phones are all the rage right now - so long as you aren't Apple - and the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are the current kings of the hill for many. But there's about to be a new kid on the block, and it goes by the OnePlus Open name. Oh, and it's just leaked.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:24:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/official-looking-oneplus-open-render-leak-leaves-little-to-the-imagination/ The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are only just arriving but there is already plenty of buzz about what comes next. That next phone very likely be the Pixel lineup's next budget offering, the Pixel 8a. And new renders have popped up online that appear to show exactly what it'll look like.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:45:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/leaked-pixel-8a-renders-show-exactly-what-to-expect-from-googles-next-budget-phone/ Microsoft's Windows 11 rules the roost on PC right now but it's surely only a matter of time until Windows 12 arrives. We might now have a better indication of when that will happen after someone at Intel let slip that a Windows "refresh" might not be all that far away.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:38:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/microsofts-windows-12-release-date-teased/ If you don't yet have a Valve Steam Deck to call your own, now might not be the time to consider fixing that by treating yourself to a new handheld gaming system. Because if you do, it might turn out that you bought the old model pretty soon.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:17:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/today-would-be-a-terrible-time-to-buy-a-new-valve-steam-deck-heres-why/ Apple hasn't updated any of its iPad lineup for some time now with the last being the M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 from last last year. That means that we're overdue refreshes for some of the best tablets around, and a new report claims to have new information on a couple of them.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:55:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mystery-ipad-air-tipped-alongside-an-entire-ipad-lineup-refresh-heres-when-to-expect-them/ Item trackers can be a wonderful way to make sure that you never have to go sofa-diving for your car keys again, but which should you choose? The Apple AirTag is perhaps the most famous, but Samsung's updated Galaxy SmartTag is a viable option for many - and the new SmartTag2 is even better.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:32:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-smarttag2-brings-notable-upgrades-to-a-capable-item-tracker/ As we get ever closer to the holiday season you might already be thinking about putting up your Christmas tree and decorations. But maybe this is the year when you ditch those old and tired lights and replace them with something smarter. Smart lights are everywhere right now, so why not wrap your tree in them as well?

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:03:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smarten-up-your-christmas-with-nanoleafs-holiday-string-lights/ Google has just pulled the covers off the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro, updating its flagship devices for 2023. While there's more power at the core in Tensor G3 and a wider range of camera skills - there's one thing that jumps out from these devices: there are now 7 years of updates.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:43:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-matches-apple-iphone-security-updates/ Google has just announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro as it sets out its new flagship devices for 2023. And the Pixel 8 is going to double down on AI, with Pixel 8 offering ten times the AI complexity that was first introduced on the Pixel 6. It's all powered by the new Tensor G3, with Google promising that your phone will be more useful to you on a day-to-day basis thanks to AI.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:37:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-turns-to-ai-to-supercharge-the-pixel-8-and-8-pro/ Alongside its next range of flagship Pixel smartphones, Google has unveiled its second-generation smartwatch: the Pixel Watch 2. It might look just like the first model, but there are plenty of new additions under the hood, including an ambition to be your whole health companion on your wrist.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:36:01 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-watch-2/ The world of inexpensive earbuds is a wild one with some truly weird and wonderful offerings. You can't really go wrong with Apple's entry-level 2nd-gen AirPods at $129, nor the 3rd-gen AirPods for that matter. But we're starting to get away from the budget price point, especially if $99 is the sweet spot. And it's that sweet spot that Samsung's aimed its new Galaxy Buds FE at. And you even get features that you'd need to buy AirPods Pro to get over in Cupertino.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-galaxy-buds-fe-are-samsungs-99-competition-for-apples-airpods/ The Apple iPad might rule the roost when it comes to tablets but that doesn't mean that there aren't alternatives to be had. Now there are two more, and they're viable options at that. Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-fe-plus-are-here-to-take-on-the-ipad-with-water-resistance-s-pen-support-and-more/ It's been the subject of rumours and leaks for months but the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now finally here, complete with a solid spec sheet and the promise of smooth gaming and pro-grade cameras.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-is-official-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/ If you were wondering whether your Spotify Premium subscription was still good value for money, then the move into audiobooks represents a significant addition. Spotify has announced that it is adding access to over 150,000 audiobooks for Spotify Premium subscribers, taking the fight directly to Audible.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-premium-now-offers-audiobooks/ Casio makes a lot more than calculators these days and the G-Shock line of watches is as iconic as things come, but did you know that you can now kit your metaverse avatar out with a G-Shock watch of its very own? Probably not, but you can. And Casio has opened a special store of its own to help you do it.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:02:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/casio-opened-a-g-shock-metaverse-store-so-you-can-kit-your-avatar-out-in-style/ As the days tick down we're getting closer and closer to the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, likely towards the end of January 2024. But this being Samsung there are already plenty of leaks to go around including a new one that appears to have outed what the phone will look like - even if it is in a rather uninspiring black colour.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:37:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/these-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-renders-are-reassuringly-familiar/ Samsung's lineup isn't short of options but there's a new one on the horizon - the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is almost here. The budget-friendly addition to the Galaxy S23 lineup has been leaking for months and now we know when the company is going to make it official.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:50:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-launch-date-confirmed-and-google-isnt-going-to-be-happy-about-it/ Google is currently the default search engine for iPhone, iPad, and Mac owners but that might be about to change if Apple has its way. That's according to a new report which suggests that the company already has what it needs to take Google on at its own game.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-already-has-all-the-tools-to-launch-a-google-replacement-for-iphone-and-beyond-report-claims/ The Apple Pencil hasn't changed all that much in recent years. In fact, the current Apple Pencil 2 has been around since October 2018 which means we're half a decade into its life cycle. It's fine but perhaps it's time for something new. That something new could be the Apple Pencil 3 and if this new leak is accurate, it might be about to change the way you use Apple's stylus forever.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:47:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/interchangeable-tips-could-change-how-you-use-your-apple-pencil-but-it-still-wont-have-this-key-feature/ Sky has announced a partnership with Vue Cinemas that sees it giving away free cinema tickets to customers with a Sky Cinema subscription. The offer is available to both new and existing Sky Cinema subscribers so thankfully it's not just an enticement to get new customers on board.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:45:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-get-free-cinema-tickets-sky-cinema-subscribers/ Apple announced the iPhone 15 series in the middle of September, with the devices having gone on sale on 22 September. Since they arrived however, they have hit the news quite a bit - and not all for good reasons either.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:06:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-comments-on-iphone-15-overheating-issue/ Samsung is expected to announce its new Galaxy S24 lineup during a January 2024 Unpacked event and as we get closer to the big day we're seeing more and more leaks. The latest brings with it new renders of what appears to be the entry-level Galaxy S24, and it's going to prove controversial to fans of the Galaxy S23.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:42:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-galaxy-s24-render-leak-shows-off-its-controversial-boxy-look/ The new Fitbit Charge 6 is here, updating the popular Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker. Whilst the design is almost exactly the same, and most of the hardware is also the same, there are a couple of updates that solve two of the biggest gripes that Fitbit owners have had with the otherwise excellent fitness tracker. Here's what you need to know.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-new-fitbit-charge-6-is-here-and-it-fixes-two-major-problems/ The current iPhone SE has been around since 2022 and while it's a good option for people who need an iPhone for the absolute least amount of money, it's starting to look like something from a different time. Now, a new report suggests that the updated model will fix that by giving it a new, more modern look while also borrowing heavily from Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:29:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-se-4-could-borrow-some-iphone-15-pro-features-and-look-less-like-a-relic/ There's a new Raspberry Pi just around the corner. And if you're refusing to get too excited because you were a victim of the supply chain issues with the Raspberry Pi 4, there's some excellent news. The company is ringfencing all units that are sold up until the end of the year exclusively for individuals, ensuring that you have a much better chance of getting your hands on the new kit.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:16:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-raspberry-pi-5-is-coming-and-the-first-units-are-all-for-makers/