Pocket-lint daily - Tim Cook comments on AR, Nothing phone (1), and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Thursday June 23 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.]( Did Tim Cook tease that Apple is working on an AR headset? China Daily What's happened? Apple CEO Tim Cook recently gave an [on-camera interview]( to China Daily, where he may have hinted that Apple is working on an augmented reality headset. Why does it matter? When asked about what an AR headset needs to succeed in the consumer market, the executive talked about how Apple has an active interest in augmented reality technology. A the end, he even told viewers to "stay tuned and you will see what we have to offer". What's my take? Watching the clip, there's certainly a wry smile that creeps across Cook's face as he gives his answer. Apple's AR efforts are certainly ramping up, with many initially believing that it would announce details of a new headset at the recently held WWDC. Of course, that didn't happen. The whole experience reminds me of the build up to the original iPhone back in 2007. For a couple of years beforehand, there was a "will they, won't they" mentality that meant when it was eventually revealed, we'd all been so accustomed to talking about it, it just seemed logical. I wonder if Apple is hoping it can do the same again with a pair of AR glasses. Nothing phone (1) won't launch in the US Nothing What's happened? Nothing has [confirmed]( that it will not be launching its much-hyped phone (1) in the US. Why does it matter? It must come as a major disappointment for excited US fans of the fledgling tech brand. However, it also isn't a huge surprise given that a list of wireless carriers Nothing provided contained no US or Canadian brands. What's my take? Oh. Apple MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) review: An old friend gets a performance boost Pocket-lint What's happened? Unlike the redesigned MacBook Air, this updated Pro machine has largely been left untouched. Compared to the previous generation, there's actually only one change - the introduction of a shiny, new M2 processor. Our quick verdict The MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) delivers Apple's latest entry-level processor to an existing model that's still very functional. It's just not the best value. So, if you aren't fussed about having the Touch Bar and don't crave the 'Pro' name, we would recommend waiting to see just how the new MacBook Air performs. Our expectations are that this will be the better model for most people. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it A new Ikea [AR iOS app]( will delete your furniture before showing new styles. --- The [Edifier NeoBuds S]( promise serious audio fidelity without wires. --- [Toshiba M550 series TVs]( have 50% off at the moment, with the 75-inch model priced at $699.99 instead of $1,399.99. That's a massive $700 saving on the LED 4K Fire TV, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. From The Gear Loop Inov-8 / Dave MacFarlane How to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge: Tips from the man who holds a record-breaking time. [Read more](. And finally... Next Level / Reddit 60 insanely neat photos of cables that belong in a modern art gallery. [Check out the gallery.]( 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 drive the Toyota bZ4X, get the latest from the Summer Games Fest, and find out how AI is helping patients in care homes. [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](