Pocket-lint daily - Apple self repair service, Xbox vs PS5, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Thursday April 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’s Self Service Repair now available Apple What's happened? Apple's Self Service Repair service is now available. It provides repair manuals, plus genuine Apple parts and tools through the Apple Self Service Repair Store. Why does it matter? The service gives you the choice to repair your own Apple devices at home, rather than bringing them to a store or a third-party repair shop. You can literally do it yourself with approved components and step-by-step instructions. What's my take? This is a great idea and one that's been a long time coming. You'll need courage though, that's for sure - it might save a "few bob", but taking apart a £1,500 iPhone with some tools you've had delivered in the post definitely favours the brave. - [Apple Self Service Repair explained: How to fix an iPhone or Mac yourself]( Xbox has led the market in sales for two quarters running Pocket-lint What's happened? Microsoft has [announced]( that its Xbox consoles have led the market in next-gen console sales for two quarters running, seeing it hit back against Sony's PlayStation 5. Why does it matter? The cheaper price of the Xbox Series S and PS5 stock issues must be taken into account, but this still represents positive news for Microsoft and the future of its console hardware business. What's my take? Sony has dominated the "console wars" since the PS4 launched almost a decade ago, but it looks like things are now reaching parity this generation. There are likely to be several factors at play here, not helped by supply chain issues that have dogged both Xbox and, especially, PlayStation. But, I think there's another factor too. It feels to me that Microsoft's gamble with Xbox Games Pass is finally beginning to turn the tide. That's something PlayStation has clearly noticed too, with it's own "all-you-can-eat" ganes service launching in June. Regardless of who sells more, there is one big winner here: the gamer. - Xbox Series X vs PS5: [Which one should you get?]( A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR 5 reasons to have a battery camera to keep an eye on your home Ezviz The EZVIZ BC2 is the perfect solution for anyone who wants the benefits of a camera without the hassle or expense of a traditional system. [Find out how!]( Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX review: How sweet the sound Pocket-lint What's happened? Bang & Olufsen has given its latest pair of buds a stem and entirely new shape, perhaps taking inspiration from a certain Cupertino tech giant in the process. Our quick verdict The Beoplay EX take Bang & Olufsen's earbuds in a new direction, with the stem and better levels of comfort. We're hugely impressed with the sound quality, although there's a question mark about their value, given the competition. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it Motorola has announced the [Edge 30]( its latest mid-range phone. --- Smart Replies finally arrive on [Android Auto](. --- Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatch now has up to [a 28% saving]( at $299. This is for both the men's 44mm and women's 42mm sizes, in a range of styles for this Wear OS watch. From The Gear Loop The Gear Loop Wild Camping in Dartmoor: A beginner's guide. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint Best wireless earbuds 2022: Receive wire-free Bluetooth audio from these top earphones. [Find out which ones are best!]( 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 about Netflix's declining subscriber numbers, review the Huawei Watch GT Runner, and find out about the future of electric vehicle charging. [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](