Pocket-lint daily - iPhone subscriptions, EU goes after Big Tech, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Monday March 28 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.]( Apple might sell the iPhone through a subscription service later this year Pocket-lint What's happened? Apple is reportedly considering [a subscription service]( for the iPhone and other hardware, allowing customers to buy its products via monthly fees. Why does it matter? By allowing people to subscribe to hardware for the first time, through an auto-leasing program of sorts, the company could generate more revenue. It would just make it easier for people to buy Apple products in general because they won't have to purchase them at full cost outright. What's my take? Having seen the huge success the Apple Services division has enjoyed, it's only logical to wonder whether that same subscription model can be applied to hardware too. And why not - we've effectively been doing that in the UK for the last decade or so already with our mobile phones. Add to that credit services like Klarna, which have also seen a huge boom in recent years as people opt to spread the cost of their latest shopping purchases, and you can see why that all sets the scene nicely for Apple to step in and offer its customers the chance to own its latest "devices" at a seemingly low affordable monthly rate. Clever, but also potentially dangerous for many. EU's Digital Market Act to force Apple and Google to open up their platforms Unsplash What's happened? The European Union has [agreed]( on a set of new measures to force Big Tech companies to play nice with others. Why does it matter? It includes rules that will force Apple and Google to allow third-party payment options in apps on their respective app stores. And chat apps, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and iMessage, will have to be interoperable with each other and competitors. What's my take? There's plenty here that could change the face of Big Tech as we know it over the next decade. The question is whether it have the desired outcomes the EU wants, and will it actually make a difference or simply get bogged down in litigation and appeals? Either way, expect Big Tech to look different in the coming months and years as the fallout from this approach starts to bite. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Don't miss these superb gaming deals in the HP Days sale! HP You can grab a bunch of impressive deals on both gaming hardware and other laptops and gadgets [in the HP Days sale here](. Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 review: Lightweight gaming headset is supremely comfortable Pocket-lint What's happened? The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 stands out from the crowd compared to other gaming headsets for its striking blue highlights (there's no fancy RGB lighting or anything here). Our quick verdict A comfortable gaming headset with a great mic, lightweight design and a lot more besides. We just find the earcups a bit too shallow, otherwise this is a decent, affordable headset. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it Google could launch a new [Nest Hub]( in 2022 that features a detachable tablet. --- [Wolverine x Halo boots]( literally put you in Master Chief's shoes. --- The Fitbit Versa 3 has over $50 off today, priced at $175 (was $229.95). You'll [save 24%]( on the black version of the fitness tracking smartwatch. From The Gear Loop The Gear Loop The best power banks and outdoor chargers: keep devices topped up in the wild. [Read more.]( And finally... Disney Marvel's Moon Knight TV series is out this Wednesday, but how does it fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what's it all about, and should you watch it? [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 the latest on Hogwarts Legacy, review the Insta360 One RS action camera, and talk to VerifyMyAge about internet safety. [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](