Pocket-lint Daily - Flexible displays, Satellite communications, and more

Happy Monday! By Chris Hall | Monday September 05 2022 The Pocket-lint Daily is back! - 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.]( Flexible OLED finally makes sense with a glut of adjustable display devices at IFA 2022 POCKET-LINT What's happened? IFA 2022 saw the launch of a number of devices that finally make [flexible and folding displays make sense](. Why does it matter? The likes of LG Display have been showing concepts for flexible OLED panels for years - and finally we have a range of products that show how these panels can be effectively used. What's my take? We're all familiar with folding phones, but now manufacturers seem to be getting more serious about using these flexible panels in other areas. One of the highlights of IFA was the [LG OLED Flex](. This gaming monitor can move from flat to curved at the touch of a button, meaning you can have it flat for TV watching, or curved for more immersive gaming. That's a great use of flexible panels, but we've also seen Asus with the [Zenbook 17 Fold]( and Lenovo with the [ThinkPad X1 Fold]( (now in its second generation). Folding laptops might also move into the mainstream, giving you a lot more screen space when working on the move. While some of these things have been around for a while, the increasing number of options for devices that can flex, fold, or be used in different ways, makes me feel like these flexible panels finally make sense. Satellite communication: The next big thing in smartphones could be out of this world, literally ONEWEB What's happened? There's been increasing discussion about phones and satellites recently, fuelled by several strands of conversation. Why does it matter? Satellite communication could bring about the end of dead spots for smartphones and enable communications anywhere on the surface of the planet. What's my take? In the last newsletter a week ago, I reported on T-Mobile and SpaceX's plans to use satellites to achieve 100 per cent coverage for smartphones in the US. Since then, we've see rumours surfacing that Apple might introduce this technology in the iPhone 14, as well as confirmation from Google that it will supported in the next version of Android. We've gone from science fiction to "likely in place by 2023 or 2024", meaning that - if you can see the sky - you'll potentially be able to have smartphone connectivity no matter where you are. This could, quite literally, be a game changer for the smartphone industry. I've taken a look at [current situation with satellite communications right here](. A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Setting industry milestones - Bluetti's upcoming power station lineup BLUETTI The technology of mobile power stations has progressed in giant strides, but there’s still plenty of ground left to cover. Customers worldwide will be able to see the latest products from Bluetti that epitomise that progress and push it a step further. From 2 to 6 September 2022, Bluetti will present its latest products, a result of revolutionary research and development efforts. [Read more about it right here](. Garmin Venu Sq 2 initial review: Compact, lightweight and comprehensive fitness tracker POCKET-LINT What's happened? Garmin has expanded its fitness-tracking smartwatch range considerably over the past few years to include a number of different styles and shapes. One of the newer watches is the Venu Sq 2, it's the second generation of its square Venu model with an AMOLED display, and is one of the few models of Garmin wrist gadget that doesn't have a round display. Our quick verdict Garmin's latest watch offers all the essentials and in-depth fitness capabilities you'd expect, but in a watch that doesn't cost the Earth. [Read our first thoughts]( In Case You Missed it Apple's AR/VR headset is to be called [Reality Pro or Reality One]( it's claimed. --- What are [Twitter Circles]( and how do you use them? --- Samsung TVs have up to a 29% saving, such as the [65-Inch Class QLED 4K Q70A for $997.99]( (was $1,399.99). You'll save over $400 on this 120Hz HDR screen, with its access to Alexa, Google voice assistant and much more. From The Gear Loop UTMB A guide to the UTMB: What it's like to attend the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc. [Read more](. And finally... POCKET-LINT Over the past week [we've been at IFA 2022]( and here are the most impressive TVs, speakers and tech from the show. Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. 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