Pocket-lint daily - Nothing OS, Google Play Movie changes, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Thursday March 24 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.]( Nothing plans to let you sample its new phone's software without its new phone Nothing What's happened? Nothing announced that it plans to launch a smartphone called [Nothing phone (1)]( and in anticipation of its release you'll be able to sample Nothing OS via its [launcher]( that it's going to make available in April via the Play Store. Why does it matter? [The launcher]( is the home screen on an Android device and easy to install, so you can get a different feel to your home screen and apps tray. What's my take? Throwing out a launcher is a quick and easy way to engage Android users with a brand that, currently, barely exists. But Nothing's message runs a lot deeper than just this surface level, which is what a launcher is. It's about ecosystem and interoperability - and a Nothing experience that wants to be different. You won't get that from a launcher and in many ways, you're unlikely to get that from the phone either. It's how the phone behaves with other devices - which will be driven by something much deeper in the software - that will really let us know what Nothing has to offer. Nothing's founder - Carl Pei - successfully hyped up OnePlus when it launched and this looks like it's coming from the same playbook. It's a pitch to the customer base, a taste of things to come, without really giving much away. Google Play Store to lose movies and TV, being rehomed in Google TV Pocket-lint What's happened? Google has [announced]( plans to shuffle around its content offering - again - by removing movies and TV shows from the Google Play Store on Android. Why does it matter? The idea from Google is to simplify its services, by narrowing each app's content focus. That means Play Store will continue to be your shop for apps and games, but movies and TV will be rehomed in the Google TV app. What's my take? I wonder if Google will ever be able to offer an app or a service that lasts more than a couple of years without being rebranded, changed, or cancelled? Given this news, I suspect, the answer is still no. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Produce splendid lighting effects that represent your personality with Cololight Cololight Cololight produces a wide range of lighting solutions that can perfectly capture your personality and mood. [Find out more!]( Kirby and the Forgotten Land review: Family-friendly fun throughout Nintendo What's happened? Kirby finally has a full 3D game from top to bottom in the same way Mario has previously. Our quick verdict We don't think you could want much more from a family game. Kirby's looking great in a game that feels like it could offer up a bold new future for the franchise. It's not especially challenging though - but that makes it ideal for younger gamers or fans of the franchise looking for a little light relief. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it [SteelSeries Stratus+]( has 90-hour battery life for Android and Chromebook gaming. --- Could [Apple Card]( come to UK after Brit banking buyout? --- Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones [have 35% off at the moment]( down to $129.95 from $199.95. That's a saving of $70 for the on-ears in black, with the Apple W1 chip and 40 hours of battery life. From The Gear Loop Biolite The best portable barbecues: toast marshmallows whenever, wherever. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint Best iPhone 8, 7, 6 and SE tips and tricks: Get more from your Touch ID iPhone. [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 find out about the Samsung A33 and A53 smartphones, review the new Apple Mac Studio, and talk to an author who's been writing about the metaverse for over a decade. [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](