Pocket-lint Daily - Samsung satellites and Black Friday ends

Happy Monday! By Chris Hall | Monday November 28 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](  Samsung could be joining the satellite communication party in 2023 POCKET-LINT What's happened? Rumours suggest that Samsung could be the next phone manufacturer to offer satellite communication. Why does it matter? Using satellites can provide connectivity in areas other signals can't reach. What's my take? The iPhone 14 was one of the first devices to launch with [satellite communication](, but it looks like Samsung could offer similar in the Galaxy S23. While it's only Apple (in the US and Europe) and Huawei (in China) offering this sort of emergency service, the addition of Samsung will potentially open up the market to millions of Android users. We're expecting the floodgates to open in 2023: satellite communication will likely be a theme of CES and we're expecting many to jump on board as these services get established. The good news is you'll be able to get help in an emergency, the bad news is that, inevitably, we're heading towards a future when you can never be offline.  Many Black Friday deals will end today - so move fast to lock in those discounts POCKET-LINT What's happened? The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are running toward their conclusion. Why does it matter? After what feels like nearly a month of sales, the Black Friday event will end in 24 hours. What's my take? Some will welcome the end to Black Friday, while others will lament the fact they weren't organised enough to take advantage of it. There's always mixed feelings about what constitutes a deal or not, but here's some of our highlights you can snap-up before it's too late: - [Google Pixel 6a for $299 (save $150)]( - [Google Pixel 6 Pro for £509]( - [Latest Echo Dot is 50% off]( - [Sonos has some great deals]( - [Save $50 on the iPad Air]( - [Sony WH-1000XM5 gets discounted](  A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSORS 5 best Roborock robot vacuum Cyber Monday deals Roborock is one of the leading manufacturers of robot vacuums, and its products are highly sought-after for their quality and performance. Shoppers can find some [great deals on Roborock robot vacuums]( right here. Roborock offers up to 44% off on the best robot vacuum cleaners for Cyber Monday This Cyber Monday, Roborock offers up to 44% off [on some of its best products](, including the Roborock S7, S7+, S7 MaxV series, E5MOP, E5MAX, Q5 series, Q7 series, and Dyad.  Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet review: A shabby evolution NINTENDO What's happened? Somehow people sometimes seem to forget about Pokémon when they think about the biggest gaming franchises in the world - it's hardly a sleeping giant, but a giant it most certainly is. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have enjoyed an absolutely massive launch in terms of sales figures, as the series continues its transition to an open-world structure. How do they hold up to extended play, though? Our quick verdict The latest Pokémon generation takes another step forward, but its performance issues are unacceptable and serve to highlight that it's lagging behind on the visual front in a major way. It's a great adventure but needs some real polish. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it Elon Musk claims [Twitter signups are at a record high]( despite chaos. --- How to [do a Fitbit workout]( on Google Pixel Watch. --- Xbox Series S is [down to $219.99](, saving $80 on this offer from Woot.  From The Gear Loop TRANSFORM The best ski and snowboard gloves for men and women. [Read more.](  And finally... AMAZON/POCKET-LINT Amazon Echo vs Plus vs Studio vs Dot vs Show vs Spot: [What's the difference?](  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 talk to BMW's CTO about the BMW i7, discuss the Snapdragon Summit and review the Canon R7. [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]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.