Pocket-lint daily - Huawei P50 Pro reviewed, HoloLens doubts, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Friday February 4 2022 Good morning! - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( Twitter reportedly working on feature that allows users to write full articles Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash What's happened? Twitter is [rumoured]( to be adding a feature that would enable users to pen full articles on the platform. Why does it matter? In 2020, Twitter introduced continuous threads for longer-form writing, but each entry was still limited to 280 characters. This could allow people to write short essays instead. What's my take? The beauty of Twitter is its brevity - this could change that. I'm not sure I've got time to read even more than I already do. The future of Microsoft HoloLens is uncertain Microsoft What's happened? According to a [report]( by Business Insider, sources from inside the company's mixed reality division have said that plans for a HoloLens 3 have been scrapped. The company will focus on software solutions instead. Why does it matter? Frank Shaw, communications lead for Microsoft, rebuffed the suggestions: "[It is a] critical part of plans for emerging categories like mixed reality and the Metaverse," he said. "We remain committed to HoloLens and future HoloLens development." What's my take? I was at the original HoloLens launch and the subsequent follow-up event for HoloLens 2. Having used both devices myself and heard the spiel, it's clear that the HoloLens isn't for consumers. Not in its current form, at least. It's just too "business" and far too expensive at present. So, while it might not be heading to the shops anytime soon, I don't think that automatically means it's dead. However, there is truth in the messaging that Microsoft sees software and gaming as an easier way to break into the "Metaverse", rather than virtual conferences where we all wear headsets. In a lengthy interview in the FT this week, company head, Satya Nadella, talked about how gaming will be the number one way to immerse ourselves in other worlds. AR headsets will play a part in that, but I believe they will be facilitators rather than the main gateways. Huawei P50 Pro review: What's the state of Play? Pocket-lint What's happened? Huawei's latest flagship - the P50 Pro - has gone on sale globally. But is it any good? Our quick verdict Without Google Services, many users won't get the experience they need here due to the lack of certain apps - and Huawei's App Gallery / Petal Search can't solve everything. In terms of hardware, however, this flagship is still one of the most advanced on the market - particularly on the camera side, where it's mighty impressive. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it [Philips]( could move from Android to Google TV next year. --- [Adidas's new FWD-02 Sport]( ditches the neckband to go true wireless. --- Fitbit's Versa 3 fitness tracking smartwatch [has $50 off]( priced at $179.95 instead of $229.95. You'll save 22% on the black, blue, pink or thistle models. From The Gear Loop The Gear Loop Hoka Zinal review: Hands-down one of the fastest trail running shoes we've tested. [Read our review.]( And finally... Amazon Studios Jack Ryan Season 3: How to watch, what to expect and how to catch up. [Read more.]( Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify]( or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we talk to the head of HP personal systems about the future of the PC, discuss what the Wordle sale will mean for players, and get the low down on the new Huawei P50 Pro. [Listen to the new episode today.]( Thanks for reading , if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project][Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( Copyright © 2022 Pocket-lint, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Pocket-lint PO Box 4770Ascot, Berkshire SL5 5DP United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](