Pocket-lint daily - EU kills Lightning & Google launch day

Good morning! By Chris Hall | Thursday October 06 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.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Website]( Apple iPhone will have to ditch Lightning port by end of 2024, adopt USB-C instead POCKET-LINT What's happened? The European Parliament has [passed legislation]( that requires all phone manufacturers to adopt USB-C for charging. Why does it matter? The writing was on the wall when the European Union put forward new measures to unify charging standards across devices. Now the Parliament has approved proposals and USB-C will be mandatory by the end of 2024. What's my take? When Apple's Lightning connector was launched, it was a massive step forward over the previous dock connector - and the Micro-USB that most rivals went on to use. But, times change and the advantages of Lightning have long since vanished into the rear-view mirror. USB-C is king - and even Apple knows it, because it's been slathering it all over its other products. There will probably be a collective sigh of relief that you'll be able to ditch that Lightning cable and use one charger for everything. But wait, Apple has been moving towards MagSafe again, so the victory might be short-lived. Today is Google launch day - and we'll be getting the Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch POCKET-LINT What's happened? Finally, we've reached [Made By Google event day](. Why does it matter? The content of the day has been known for months, but there will always be some surprises. What's my take? We've talked about Google's launch quite a lot, but we're finally here and looking forward to: - [Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro]( - [Pixel Watch]( Importantly, we're also expecting pre-orders to open today, so it's worth watching along and seeing if, after all the leaks and teases, whether the new Pixel devices have any appeal. Apple iPhone 14 Plus review: Is bigger better? POCKET-LINT What's happened? Apple has four iPhones in its 2022 line up, with a new Plus size for its standard model. So what's the iPhone 14 Plus like? Well, it's definitely big - and not as cute as the iPhone mini. It certainly has its advantages though, many of which make it an excellent choice. Our quick verdict Bigger doesn't always mean better but there's a lot to love about the iPhone 14 Plus. So much so that if you think you want the smaller model, we urge you to reconsider. The iPhone 14 Plus' large display, super-sized form factor and bigger battery make it a truly excellent choice. [Read our]( review]( In Case You Missed it CD Projekt Red is [working on multiple games]( including a new Witcher trilogy. --- All-new Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd gen) vs Fire TV Cube (2nd gen): [What's the difference]( --- An Amazon Ring Video Doorbell and Echo Show 5 bundle has a [$104 saving today, priced at $79.99](. You'll get a 56% discount in this offer, with an HD video doorbell and a 5-inch screen based Echo device. From The Gear Loop OSPREY The best hiking boots: Get a grip on the [finest hiking footwear]( available today. And finally... POCKET-LINT James Bond is 60 - not the character, the movie franchise. [Here's the order to watch all the films](. 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](. In this edition, we dive deep into all the announcements from Amazon's launch event - Kindle Scribe, new Echo devices and Fire TV updates. [Listen to the latest 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 1 St. Peters SquareManchester, M2 3DE 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](