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A major payment option is disappearing from Google Wallet in just a few days

1 day ago | pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson

Google Wallet in the US is losing support for one of the largest digital payment methods in the world: PayPal. PayPal accounts linked to Google Wallet will no longer work through the app starting June 13, 2025. In Germany, PayPal accounts will still work with Google Wallet. PayPaL recently updated its iOS and Android apps in Germany to support contactless payment methods, which could be why this is happening in the US.
Google Pixel 10 release date leak points to familiar launch window

1 day ago | pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson

According to a new leak, the Google Pixel 10 series will be revealed at a Made by Google event on August 13. Pre-orders for the Pixel 10 are expected to be available on August 13, with pre-orders expected to begin arriving on August 20, coinciding with in-store availability. The design of Pixel 10 is likely similar to the Pixel 9 series with expected hardware upgrades. Anticipation for the Google Pixel 10 series is growing by the day.
WWDC 2025 could be light on AI as Apple hones in on iOS 26

1 day ago | pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson

Apple Intelligence could be on the sidelines of WWDC 2025, making this year feel like a "gap year" for AI. Only a few AI announcements are expected at WWDC 2025, with many features still in development, expected to be revealed at WWDC 2026 instead. Apple is shifting its OS naming to years (iOS 26, iPadOS 26, etc.) for a futuristic and unified feel. Apple's last two Worldwide Developers Conferences (WWDC) were significant events.
Don't hit the gas if you haven't downloaded these underrated Android Auto apps I love

2 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Saeed Wazir

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I take these essential laptop accessories on every business trip, and so should you

2 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Saeed Wazir

Portable monitors double productivity with a second screen -- choose mid-sized models for portability and USB-C connectivity. A good webcam upgrades your laptop's built-in camera, showing professionalism in meetings without breaking the bank. Lightweight mice enhance laptop navigation speed, so find one that suits your comfort and needs without worrying about batteries. Most of us work on the go in the digital age and take our laptops everywhere.
5 reasons I bought a gaming laptop instead of a desktop -- and why you should too

2 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Saeed Wazir

Portability: Laptops offer convenience for travel and freedom to work anywhere. Convenience: No assembly required with built-in components from trusted brands. Decent performance: Gaming laptop easily handles games and other tasks without major downgrades. Until recently, I was a PC gamer who loved tinkering with my tower to squeeze extra performance out of it.
The Kindle Scribe is great for taking notes, but it needs to be more portable

3 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Ian Carlos Campbell

Amazon has been slow to update the Kindle; it only just added one with a color screen. The Kindle Scribe was a similar attempt to follow trends, but it's too large to be useful for everyone. Competitors offer smaller note-taking devices and Amazon should follow their lead. Amazon has been slow to meaningfully change the Kindle, largely because it doesn't have to.
Switching your eSIM from iPhone to Android may get way easier soon

4 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson

Transferring your eSIM between an iPhone and Android device could soon become much easier. Lines of string were spotted in the latest Android 16 beta that suggests a new feature to transfer eSIMs between iPhones running iOS 19 and Android devices running Android 16 is coming soon. Transferring an eSIM between an iPhone and Android currently requires contacting your mobile carrier. This may no longer be the case soon.
This new phone is the BlackBerry Passport throwback you didn't know you needed

4 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson

Unihertz is teasing its new Titan 2 smartphone, which resembles the BlackBerry Passport. The Unihertz Titan 2 is the successor to the original Titan which came out in 2019, and features a QWERTY keyboard. The price and features for the Titan 2 are expected to be revealed in June, alongside a Kickstarter campaign. Remember BlackBerry phones? It's difficult to forget them. Before the iPhone and the touchscreen smartphone revolution, BlackBerry was one of the leading smartphone brands.
Disney+ announces new loyalty program to stop you from unsubscribing

4 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson

Disney+ has launched a new loyalty program called Disney+ Perks, offering discounts, free trials, and sweepstakes to keep subscribers engaged. Some of the standout perks include a free trial for DoorDash and Duolingo, and discounts for adidas and Funko. The Disney+ Perks program is currently only available in the US, with plans to expand to other countries later this year. You know how coffee shops and fast food places use loyalty programs to encourage you to keep visiting them?