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Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Monday May 9 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.]( WhatsApp adds emoji reactions to messages Pocket-lint What's happened? WhatsApp is finally adding emoji reactions allowing you to quickly reply with emoji, like a thumbs up or smile. Why does it matter? Emoji reactions are a universal, visual, and simple way to respond to a message without having to type a response. What's my take? Apple iMessage users will have been using emoji reactions for a number of years and will probably be surprised that it's taken this long for WhatsApp to add the feature. It's certainly a welcome addition and one I look forward to using, but don't get too excited just yet. Meta (previously Facebook) has said the new feature will take a couple of weeks to roll out, so you might have to wait just a little bit longer before you can thumbs up the next WhatsApp you get. - [How to react to WhatsApp messages with emoji]( Xbox Game Pass streaming puck and smart TV app coming in "next 12 months" Pexels What's happened? Xbox is reportedly cracking on with plans to release an Xbox Game Pass streaming device and smart TV app, with a release for both tipped for this or early next year. Why does it matter? The concept of expanding [Xbox Cloud Gaming]( beyond mobile, Windows PCs or Xbox consoles was officially touted by Xbox chief Phil Spencer in 2020: "I think you’re going to see lower-priced hardware as part of our ecosystem, when you think about streaming sticks and other things that somebody might want to just go plug into their TV and go play via xCloud," he said. What's my take? Xbox everywhere. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Why the Corsair One i300 might just be the perfect compact gaming PC Corsair Here's why you should think about getting this pre-built masterpiece rather than constructing your own puzzle of a computer. [Find out more!]( Garmin Vivosmart 5 review: Don't call it a comeback Pocket-lint What's happened? Garmin is back in the fitness trackers business with the arrival of the long-awaited Vivosmart 5. It's a follow-up to the Vivosmart 4 that debuted in 2018. Our quick verdict Garmin's dive back into the fitness tracker market is a welcome one, offering a simple yet metric-heavy entry point into its ecosystem. At the same price as a Fitbit Charge 5 though, its lack of GPS, as well as sleep tracking inconsistencies and middling battery life, make it one to approach with caution. [Read our review.]( PC Gaming Week in association with Nvidia GeForce RTX Pocket-lint Nvidia GPUs through the ages: The history of Nvidia's graphics cards. [Read more.]( In Case You Missed it How to move your [Spotify playlists]( to Apple Music. --- The [DJI Mini 3 Pro drone]( has been fully revealed in unboxing video and retail listings. --- Gigabyte's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card has [over a $160 saving]( priced at $1,383. That's a good discount for the card with 3X Windforce fans and 12GB 384-Bit GDDR6X memory. From The Gear Loop Unsplash Top summer surf spots in the UK: Take to the waves this summer season. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint Samsung Galaxy S22 tips and tricks: Master the S22, S22+, S22 Ultra. [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 about Paramount+ coming to the UK, speak with Comcast's global product chief about Sky Glass and Stream Puck, and review the Garmin Vivosmart 5. [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](