I worked in VR for the day

                                                                                                                                              [PocketLint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/9YP11LXV683cSOVJ2Uj_7VSQGNI=346) November 3, 2023 If you're enjoying our newsletter, tell your friends and get them to [sign up here.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_source=PL-WL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/umrtsAK3H6yOdxQ9CCL3398SMKI=346) [I worked in VR for the day and this is what I learned](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fi-tried-working-in-vr%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/Di10agiMfQ9s_Japqonkb6CrMME=346) Are head-mounted displays the future of work? I wanted to find out for myself. [Working in VR thumbnail](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fi-tried-working-in-vr%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/XFX45qQvKzQa9Sd6_ONYOuiolIE=346) When my Quest 3 review sample arrived, it's safe to say I was a little excited. I couldn't wait to get stuck in, but there was a problem, I had work to do. Proper work, involving writing on a computer screen, not the kind of work where I strap on a headset and play 'Beat Saber' until my arms stop working. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fi-tried-working-in-vr%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/CVfDEutOjwlmr9cX_ox8kQxqe7M=346) [Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: Just about enough, never more](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/bbEwWToWeoZsbQBFBexBHXZ5Dz4=346) The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is a tempting budget tablet that never excels, but doesn't disappoint. [Samsung Galaxy Tab A8](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/EOm4GDTuPyCReF-SVSDrs17pEpw=346) What makes a good tablet? It's a difficult question, the answer to which changes as price points rise. A more helpful direction might be, what is 'enough' tablet for most people? What is the minimum a tablet - particularly a [budget tablet](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-budget-tablet%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/NlnVO-wzSK-0UbnmXjZibM1dABw=346) - needs to achieve to be useful for anyone who might pick it up? [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/uqBvD_xh78FFPJLERVcNaPKQQ54=346) [Instagram and Facebook are going ad-free, but it'll cost you](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-remove-ads-on-instagram-facebook%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/jsae7E8RBlSM6zd76avG2UNACn8=346) Meta is rolling out an ad-free experience on Instagram and Facebook. Here's who can get it, how to sign up, and how much it'll cost to remove ads. [instagram-login-screen](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-remove-ads-on-instagram-facebook%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/wXww9OWpii-nZMeKp6UNlt-SPQE=346) This change leaves a lot of users with questions. Here is everything we know about the new subscription service Meta will launch this month. [Read More](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-remove-ads-on-instagram-facebook%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/obNlzErEh_VwUsuw6PIzlJX27bk=346) Deal of the day [Google's Pixel Watch gets its best price ever ahead of Black Friday](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-Watch-Smartwatch-Stainless%2Fdp%2FB0BDSGHVMW%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/8ViMXbwa2DIK6aWG-z2Y41sxsJc=346) In case you missed it [The 15 Android phones that define the past 15 years of Android](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F15-android-phones-for-15-years-of-android%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/4vSZneDVkDwFGrpW-KnPYaH9qfc=346) [How multitasking works on the OnePlus Open](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-multitasking-works-on-the-oneplus-open%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/0XqT70nRTPfhT4Btl43RZK_gPRM=346) [How to block someone on iMessage: Stop unwanted callers](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-block-someone-on-imessage-messages%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/yoXArXuvzEAJ9YOC9I5NAHLSN8M=346) [Best camera phones: Handsets that take pro photos and videos](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-camera-phone%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/0s4xrMf_z1vOuyf0R15akm1r3Dk=346) [I went behind the scenes to see how Huawei's Health Lab is shaping the future of fitness watches](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhuawei-helsinki-health-lab-future-of-watches%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/XSV2HivvgIfzQrBiZFgMFXgOHPY=346) And finally... [Best iPad: Expert reviewed and ranked](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-ipad%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/10VeeQKBRYnCs1D4ZMUghJ1UNBo=346) With an array of iPad models on the market, we break down which version is best for you, based on our testing. [Best iPad](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-ipad%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/TscxhL435YKNPJs6Urg-FAhKwYo=346) There are fewer choices when it comes to tablets compared to [smartphones](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-smartphones-and-flagship-mobile-phones-to-buy%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/xJoFOivwkIEG3NcJD-Ev1-DBgSo=346), but there are still [a number of decisions to be made](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-tablets%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311031300%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018b9623e635-287eba76-40be-4ee5-b5d2-f41d4cb653a0-000000/DQvx6em320-DhSadsi0b1ajrwW0=346). 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