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Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Wednesday June 8 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.]( The Apple Watch Series 3 won't be getting watchOS 9 Pocket-lint What's happened? Apple is calling time on the Apple Watch Series 3. The company has [confirmed]( that it won't be getting the latest operating system - watchOS 9. Why does it matter? The Watch Series 3 is one of the company's most popular Apple Watches, so this could be a big blow to many. What's my take? To be fair, Apple's move is understandable. Technology waits for no man, so five years after it was first launched, Apple has confirmed that it won't be getting the latest software updates announced at WWDC this week. That wouldn't normally be a problem - after all, we can't expect new things from aging tech. However, the Series 3 is still as popular today as it was half a decade ago, and I know many who are still enjoying one. Indeed, some that have only just bought it. Now you could argue that the latest updates won't make a huge difference to the typical Series 3 user. But, there will be a lot of people that'll undoubtedly be surprised they won't be getting Apple's new feature. On the other hand, that will also result in a lot of people that will, come "this fall", be looking to upgrade. - [WatchOS 9: All the features coming to your Apple Watch]( EU to make USB-C mandatory for phones by fall 2024 Unsplash What's happened? The EU has agreed on [new legislation]( to force all phone manufacturers to adopt USB-C for charging if they haven't already, and that includes Apple. Why does it matter? It's not just phones that will be affected. Other electronic devices that feature wired charging, such as tablets and cameras, must adopt it also. If they want to be sold within EU countries, at least. What's my take? The biggest news here is that Apple has to soon ditch the Lightning port in favour of USB-C - not only on future iPhones, but also all the company's accessories, including keyboards, mice and headphones. While the company has already started the transition to USB-C for iPad and MacBook, I suspect it's all the other bits that will prove problematic. It's not just Apple, of course. The days of the specific charger for a specific device is doomed - in Europe, anyway. That's going to cause plenty of headaches for manufacturers as they try to adapt to the new world order. Audio Pro C5 MkII review: Casting the net wider Pocket-lint What's happened? With Swedish audio specialist Audio Pro updating its Addon C10 speaker with some added functionality back in 2021, it was only a matter of time until the smaller C5 received similar treatment. Our quick verdict The Audio Pro C5 MkII is just great to use - it's easy to set up and impeccable to listen to. It's just a shame about the price tag. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it The [Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2]( is now available. --- A [Xiaomi 12 Ultra]( render leak gives us our best look yet at specs and design. --- Google's Nest Cam Indoors has a 20% saving at the moment, [priced at $79.99]( instead of $99.99. You get a $20 discount on the 2nd generation security camera, with HDR video and three hours of free recording. From The Gear Loop Aqua Marina The best inflatable stand up paddle boards for beginners: Affordable iSUPs for aquatic fun. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint How to track a flight with this hidden iPhone trick. [Find out how.]( 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 discuss the future of augmented reality following the release of devices like Nreal, talk to the head of performance at Guild Esports, and review the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. [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](