Pocket-lint Daily - iPhone 14 mini resurfaces, Ubisoft+, and more

Good morning! By Rik Henderson | Monday August 22 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.]( Will there be an Apple iPhone 14 mini? We doubt it POCKET-LINT What's happened? Apple is expected to be weeks away from the launch of its next iPhone, which all rumours point to being called the iPhone 14. There are four models expected, and until recently, they were thought to be the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Why does it matter? However, [according to online leaker Evan Blass]( one of Apple's channel partners in the Asia-Pacific region has has listed the iPhone 14 mini in its mock-up pages for the forthcoming devices. What's my take? Eh? All suggestions so far have pointed to Apple having ditched the mini going forward. Now, at the final hour (almost), we have a leak suggesting there could be a smaller iPhone 14 after all? I don't buy it. While Blass has an excellent track record when it comes to leaks, this one has reportedly come from a mockup of a page created by an Apple channel partner. That is far from the horse's mouth, and channel partners and retailers often create pages ahead of a launch just in case. It doesn't mean they know any more than we do - officially, at least. To be fair, Blass himself even asks us to err on the side of caution. So, when it comes to an iPhone 14 mini, irrespective of this leak, we'd say the chances are, well, miniscule. Ubisoft+ could be arriving on Xbox very soon UBISOFT What's happened? Ubisoft could soon make its game subscription service [available to Xbox console owners](. Why does it matter? The Ubisoft+ service offers more than 100 games, plus DLC and monthly awards to paid members. It is already available on PC and Stadia. What's my take? We don't know yet whether Ubisoft+ will be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (like EA Play) or if it will be a standalone paid subscription service on Xbox consoles, as it is on PC and Stadia. However, the fact that a reference to it has seemingly been mined from an Xbox source suggests we'll find out the answer pretty soon. - Read more: [What is Ubisoft+? Ubisoft's plus-sized game subscription service explained](. A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR The EZVIZ CB8 Battery PT Camera is the ultimate solution in flexible home security - here's why EZVIZ Home protection is paramount. That’s where the EZVIZ CB8 Battery PT Camera comes in. This clever camera is the perfect addition to your security setup for many reasons. [Read more about it right here](. LG Gram 16 (2022) review: Function over form POCKET-LINT What's happened? LG's latest 16-inch Gram notebook is lightweight, powerful and has plenty of screen real-estate for getting things done. On paper, it sounds like a remote worker's dream device. And it is. Our quick verdict It is a super-portable big screen productivity powerhouse. It's not the flashiest or the cheapest, but when it comes to getting work done on the go, few come close to the comfort and portability on offer here. [Read our review](. In Case You Missed it Fitbit's [new Wear OS smartwatch]( could be square. --- OnePlus Nord 3 tipped to lead [several new Nord product launches](. --- Ring Video Doorbell Pro has a [$30 saving today]( coming in at $139.99. That's 18% off for the wired device, with 1080p video, motion detection, two-way audio and Alexa greetings. From The Gear Loop THE GEAR LOOP Columbia Escape Pursuit Waterproof Walking Shoe review: A fantastic all-rounder. [Read more](. And finally... POCKET-LINT Here are a few things you can do to optimise your PC for better gaming performance. [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](. Gamescom is almost upon us so we discuss what games and hardware we hope to see at the show. We also chat with Sony about its Inzone gaming headsets. [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](