Pocket-lint daily - Xiaomi 12S launch, all-electric F1, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Monday July 4 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.]( Xiaomi prepares to launch the Xiaomi 12S Series Xiaomi What's happened? Xiaomi will launch the much-rumoured 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra models today. Why does it matter? Having entered into a partnership with camera company Leica, the three new phones are expected to feature a significant camera step-up over the unit on the rear of the standard Xiaomi 12 models. What's my take? Leica has been making amazing cameras for decades, but this isn't its first mobile phone partnership - it previously worked with Huawei. Bur Xiaomi presumably hopes that some of Leica's camera heritage and phone experience with its previous partner can rub off on this new range, too. With the camera continuing to be so important in smartphone purchase decisions, it could turn out to be a shrewd move. - [How to watch the 12S launch]( Future of F1 is all-electric, says Williams driver Alex Albon Pocket-lint What's happened? Pocket-lint caught up with Williams racing driver, [Alex Albon]( at Silverstone on the eve of the British Grand Prix for a chat that will be available in full on a forthcoming episode of the [Pocket-lint Podcast](. He told us that a switch to all-electric cars is inevitable for the sport: "It has to," he said. Why does it matter? Formula One is making steps to reduce its carbon footprint to net-zero by 2030, through many on and off-track initiatives, but that could just be the start of its sustainability journey. What's my take? Not sure what Formula E would have to say about this, or the petrol heads that love the sound and noise that F1 provides, but I suspect Albon is right. The sport will eventually go full electric at some point. The main question is, how quickly can the industry make the switch? Nissan Ariya review: The new electric SUV king? Pocket-lint What's happened? Many have questioned why it's taken Nissan so long to expand beyond the Leaf into more sectors, but, with its new electric SUV, the Ariya, the manufacturer is doing exactly that. Our quick verdict The Nissan Ariya offers generous internal space, plenty of comfort and higher interior quality than we've seen on other models from the manufacturer. With options for range and power, mostly great performance and plenty of technology even on the entry-level models, this is a really competitive offering. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it A leaked report reveals [Motorola's roadmap]( for the rest of the year and into 2023. --- UK [TV adverts]( could get longer and more frequent. --- The Amazon Eero mesh system has up to [40% off for Prime members]( today, in an early Prime Day deal. The router and two extenders cost just £149.99 (was £249.99). From The Gear Loop The Gear Loop Garmin Edge 1040 Solar review: Impressive battery life, serious features and data for days. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint, How to access Android easter eggs: Android 13, 12, 11, 10 and more. [Check them out.]( 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 report back from Huawei's Berlin launch, review the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones, and talk electric car charging cables with Wottz. [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](