I tested the Instax Mini 12 for a week, and the retro charm won me over 📸

                                                                                                                                              Plus -- Smart ring or smartwatch? After 7 months, I found a clear winner [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/_5vX9DzJtGFwTrfDGPbBmoZdDus=371) April 26, 2024 Share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/OoSyEpWXJBBnXnTDn7HFtroGyd0=371)! Embrace the fun and quirky prints with the Instax Mini 12 for easy, instant snapshots with a colorful charm that's easy enough for kids to use -- but don't worry we had a professional photographer, Hillary K. Grigonis, test it out instead of handing over to our kids. 📸🎞️🎉 Plus -- Abby Ferguson tests the pros and cons of smart rings and smartwatches, to see if she'll leave her smartwatch behind for the trendy rings. Check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [I tested the Instax Mini 12 for a week, and the retro charm won me over](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffujifilm-instax-mini-12-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/ybpAJyEI5FVqC1aWQjhXAlFvALE=371) With tweaks to the lens and flash, the Instax Mini 12 is a new camera with old-school feels. [fujifilm-instax-mini-12-review-0018](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffujifilm-instax-mini-12-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/XcZZNXPmm2p-OQXHszgf-0vmGGw=371) Old point-and-shoots are making a comeback because of their direct flash look, quirky quality and the ability to stay in the moment when capturing memories. But the vintage tech that's been trending for years is [instant film](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-instant-camera%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/14BCKXQRDmrYBf_LWCjK0H133QM=371). Coming in at around $80 in a simple colorful design, Fujifilm's Instax Mini series of cameras has long been a favorite. %2F%2Fsli.pocket-lint.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071559%26li=pocket-lint-general-28%26brand=PL%26sh2=21b1a77bb0478b667ac0c6d22b43b86869868223b0489dec32b1015ddf493d27%26p=PL-202404261558%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5%26stpe=default%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/huYpgKdta3zc-d-hk6xBIS_4i2c=371 %2F%2Fsli.pocket-lint.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071559%26li=pocket-lint-general-28%26brand=PL%26sh2=21b1a77bb0478b667ac0c6d22b43b86869868223b0489dec32b1015ddf493d27%26p=PL-202404261558%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5%26stpe=default%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/qVAFSji6TCLa4rIlCXgY6CNg_iw=371 %2F%2Fsli.pocket-lint.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071560%26li=pocket-lint-general-28%26brand=PL%26sh2=21b1a77bb0478b667ac0c6d22b43b86869868223b0489dec32b1015ddf493d27%26p=PL-202404261558%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5%26stpe=static%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/e0tsLQ5iqHWOciDCX2Gk6k0-JGg=371 %2F%2Fsli.pocket-lint.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071562%26li=pocket-lint-general-28%26brand=PL%26sh2=21b1a77bb0478b667ac0c6d22b43b86869868223b0489dec32b1015ddf493d27%26p=PL-202404261558%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5%26stpe=static%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/2hBSLSSpkudk9dkOXzerfNFkgqc=371 [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffujifilm-instax-mini-12-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/K7psZ8cBMPpwW8iP3nKddoMN2Cg=371) [Smart ring or smartwatch? 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Just about every major brand has released one, and plenty of little-known brands are also jumping into the mix. These devices promise a compact form factor that people may want to wear more than a fitness watch. But do they actually deliver? Does it make sense to choose a smart ring over some variety of a smartwatch? [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsmart-ring-vs-smartwatch%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/XzEE0JT_5QMQaVYayoVpJAzSmTI=371) [I tried Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+. It's great for entertainment, not much else](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-a9-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/tAhp6l12mbzteWSWD593w2MjwWc=371) Samsung's latest affordable tablet comes with fun features and frustrating limitations. [galaxy tab video thumb](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-a9-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404261558%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/0100018f1bfe697d-eb849320-e0f7-4d85-add1-3295a6065da6-000000/x1Vn7fOuL6VCsrzDSlihHQ_TFHU=371) Tablets are such curious things; there is this superfluous quality to them where I always feel like they need to justify their existence. 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