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Good morning! By Chris Hall | Monday July 18 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.]( M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple MacBook Pro could come this year Pocket-lint.com What's happened? We could get our hands on MacBook Pro models packing M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets before the end of 2022, [according to a new report](. Why does it matter? Bloomberg's Apple expert, Mark Gurman, indicates that the wave of M2 MacBooks might not be over. He's heard that Apple is aiming to release MacBook Pro models with upgraded M2 chips by the end of 2022, or in early 2023 if that isn't manageable. What's my take? Apple is been pretty consistent in pushing the MacBook through various upgrades year-on-year. With the move to Apple Silicon this went into overdrive, making sure that everyone gets the message that Intel is no more. For many, the MacBook is a daily working device and more power and battery is always welcomed, but I've not been totally sold on some of the decisions the MacBook line has taken. Ditching all connectivity for USB-C felt a little too aggressive and trouble supporting anything more than a single monitor feels limiting. With all that power, we also wish it was better placed to exploit it on the connectivity front. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 official render leaks 91mobiles What's happened? Evan Blass has [published a report]( that shows the Galaxy Z Flip 4 from the side. Why does it matter? Based on the image, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will feature more prominent buttons than its predecessor, along with a more angled frame. What's my take? When it comes to folding phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is one of the most important. Although it's not the flagship - that falls to the [Galaxy Z Fold]( - the Flip has greater mass-market appeal. Simply put, it's the Flip that's paving the way for others to follow. That Samsung has been through several generations of folding phone already is impressive and now we have reliable images showing us what might change. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 looks like it's getting a sharper design, perhaps reflecting that the Korean firm is now in a position to push this market a little harder. What's surprising about the Z Flip is that it's priced like a flagship - hopefully that continues for the 2022 model and it continues to draw in more people to this innovating format. - [Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy Z Flip 4]( A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR HP's back to school guide has the perfect deals for college HP Whether you're preparing for your first ever semester, or are a couple of years into being a student, one thing's consistent about school nowadays - you can't get by without a solid computer to back you up. [Read more about it right here.]( Black Shark 5 Pro review: Ahead of the game Pocket-lint What's happened? It's not been that long since we tested the Black Shark 4 Pro, owing to a delay that saw the device launch in Europe nearly a year after its announcement. A few months later, we have its follow-up, the 5 Pro. It's a fifth-generation model that entices, thanks to the inclusion of the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, a stylish redesign and the promise of an improved main camera. Our quick verdict The Black Shark 5 Pro offers a top-tier gaming experience, but it's easy to live with on daily basis, too. With the performance on offer here, as well as the novel features like the pop-up triggers, it's easily one of our top picks for gamers on the go. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it There's now a door key with [integrated Apple Find My](. --- Google Maps will soon take into account car type when choosing a route - it could even [save you fuel costs](. --- Google Pixel 6 Pro has a [£200 saving today]( priced at £649 instead of £849. That's a 25% discount off the 128GB version, in either stormy black or sorta sunny on Amazon.co.uk. From The Gear Loop The Gear Loop Camper van mania is in full swing. In this California free-wheelin’ livin’ has been blasted with a shrink ray and packaged down into the diminutive Caddy platform. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint Apple Watch Pro - everything we know so far about the explorer model. [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](. 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