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1 week ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Boox's Go Color 7 may be too complicated and versatile for some e-reader users. Its slow boot time makes it frustrating to get into reading an e-book quickly. The Kobo app on Go Color 7 lacks optimization several optimization feature. Now that I've covered the things I like about Boox's Go Color 7 E Ink tablet, it's time to dive into the stuff I've borderline hated about the e-reader.
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1 week ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
PopSocket's new MagSafe Kick-Out Grip and Stand is perfect for the vertical video era. The Kick-Out Grip Folds out to work as a sturdy stand for MagSafe-compatible iPhones, both vertically and horizontally. It's available in various colors, including black, latte, dusk, putty and two aluminum options, french navy and silver. I love my MagSafe PopSocket.
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1 week ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Lower the ROG Ally X's display brightness to save battery. Limit the handhelds FPS to improve battery life. Play less demanding games on-the-go for better battery life. I'm a big fan of the ROG Ally X. It's a step above the Steam Deck in terms of power, allowing me to play even recently released AAA games on the go wherever I want.
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1 week ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Whether you're traveling for a much-needed vacation or business, planning that big trip can be an intimidating task, and then, when you're on the road, even the best-laid plans can swiftly go wrong. This is where Pocket-lint's Travel Week 2025 comes in.
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1 week ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Mozilla shutting down Pocket on July 8, 2025. Content exports can be done until October 8, 2025. The app has already been pulled from app stores. Mozilla has revealed that it's shutting down its extremely useful read-later app Pocket. According to the company, Pocket will stop operations on July 8th, 2025 so that Mozilla can concentrate its "resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs" -- it's unclear what that actually means, though.
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2 weeks ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Altman and Ive are collaborating on an AI device that will enter mass production by 2027. The device isn't a smartphone, glasses, or a traditional wearable. Hardware-based AI has yet to click with consumers (just like current AI platforms). The AI-powered Humane Pin is the definition of a bust and Rabbit's R1 didn't make the splash the company hoped it would. It's almost like dedicated AI hardware devices don't make sense, right?
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2 weeks ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Boox's Go Color 7 competes with e-readers like Kindle's Colorsoft and Kobo's Libra Color at $250. The Go Color 7 offers access to Android apps for tasks like note-taking and podcasts, adding versatility to the E Ink tablet. There are a ton of customization options that make the Boox Go 7 a unique product on the market. Boox is an interesting company. The China-based E Ink device maker sells so many products that it's difficult to figure out what one is right for you.
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2 weeks ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Pixel users are experiencing abysmal battery life after May update. Some reports suggest Instagram may be causing battery drain. Google will likely release revised security update soon. If you recently updated your Pixel smartphone with Google's May security drop and your battery life has become abysmal, don't worry, you aren't alone.
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2 weeks ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
Apple has rejected Epic Games' Fortnite iOS App Store submission, preventing its release in the US App Store. The legal battle continues between Epic and Apple over in-app purchases in the App Store. Fortnite's return to the App Store remains uncertain as Apple holds off on approval. Epic Games, the publisher of popular battle royale title Fortnite, says that Apple has rejected its submission to bring the game back to the iOS App Store.
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3 weeks ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Patrick O'Rourke
The MagSafe PopGrip provides better grip and eases phone use in various situations. The PopGrip offers a versatile low-key design with color options. Wireless charging is not possible with MagSafe PopGrip attached, unfortunately. If you've ever seen a PopSocket and thought "that looks useful," but were hesitant to pull the trigger on one, let me introduce you to PopoSocket's MagSafe PopGrip, a less permanent iPhone-gripping solution that I absolutely can't live without.
