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The biggest rival of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 seems to come to the US and UK

The Motorola Razr 2022 has the potential to be the most exciting folding phone of the year, so it’s disappointing that so far it’s only been announced for China. But some leakers have chimed in to suggest that it will hit Europe and maybe even go global.

Roland Quandt – a leaker with a good track record – tweeted (opens in new tab) saying that “it’s definitely coming to Europe too”. They seem pretty confident of it then, and in an answer (opens in new tab) Ross Young – who also has a good history of leaks – stated that Motorola intends to sell a lot of them, so “there should be a global release eventually”.

This claim of a global release sounds more like speculation, but at least a European release seems likely, with a global one being very possible.

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As always, we’d take these leaks with a pinch of salt, but both sources are reputable, and it always seemed likely that Motorola would release the Razr 2022 in other regions.

After all, this is one of Motorola’s flagship phones, and earlier models in the range had a wider rollout. The original foldable Motorola Razr arrived in the US, UK and Australia, while the Motorola Razr (2020) was sold in the US and UK. So it would seem strange if the Razr 2022 were limited to China.

The big question right now is exactly when the Motorola Razr 2022 will have a wider launch, but we don’t think the company would wait too long.

Review: What the Motorola Razr 2022 has to offer

In case you missed our previous coverage of the Razr 2022, the phone has a 6.7-inch foldable 1080 x 2400 OLED display with a very high refresh rate of 144Hz, along with HDR10+ support.

It also has a 2.7-inch 573 x 800 secondary display and uses a powerful Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

There’s also up to 512GB of storage, as well as a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra wide-angle camera, and a 32MP selfie snapper. The battery is 3,500mAh and supports 33W fast charging.

Most potential buyers will likely choose between this one and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and on paper the Motorola Razr 2022 undoubtedly comes out on top. It has a larger coverage screen, a higher refresh rate, faster loading, more potential RAM, and more megapixels in its cameras.

However, Samsung’s phone offers better water resistance and can generally be more durable as it also uses Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and Armor Aluminum. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4’s battery is also slightly larger.

So there isn’t a totally clear winner, given that the main screen size and chipset are the same on both.

What can really come down is the price. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $999.99 / £999 / AU$1,499, and we still don’t know how much the Razr 2022 will cost, but for the Chinese price it might cost a little less than that.

Either way, they seem to be two of the best folding phones you can buy – assuming they live up to their specs.

Elden Ring’s pre-release compilation is a fascinating glimpse into what could have been

It’s no secret that Elden Ring is home to significant unfinished content, and one modder highlighted this by streaming a pre-release build.

A well-known figure in Soulsborne circles, modder Lance McDonald has been hard at work since the release of Elden Ring in February. Having previously dated Elden Ring’s network test build to November 2021 – where he found that you could originally get NPCs drunk – he’s now gained access to the Elden Ring beta, streaming yesterday (August 11) via Twitch.

confirmed by twitter (opens in new tab), McDonald revealed that this beta is “two months before the game’s release”. This includes “mountains” of unfinished content such as “different items, enemies, mechanics, character names and full debug camera mode”.

To accomplish this, McDonald used an unlocked PS4, advising viewers that this beta version “use the network test UI”. Confirming “this is my own work” (via NME), McDonald warned that he patched the game to enable this feature, porting “a bunch of code to make it work”.

Interestingly, this debug camera allows you to detach yourself from the playable character, finding new discoveries like various shipwrecks in the western sea. McDonald also revealed that the Spectral Steed Torrent and Melina arrive at the starting cave where the player wakes up once the Grafted Scion kills him. It’s a fascinating sight and you can watch it Elden Ring Twitch stream (opens in new tab) right here.

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It is a known fact that video games always cut content during development. Sometimes a feature just doesn’t fit into the team’s current plans anymore, or maybe it’s a necessary sacrifice to reign in scope. FromSoftware games are no exception to that rule and nearly half a year later, Elden Ring reveals are still plentiful.

We’ve seen this a few times in the last few months. In June, YouTuber Sekiro Dubi discovered that Merchant Kalé has already played a larger role in Elden Ring, where he reportedly appeared in a series of quests later in the game. In May, Twitter user JesterPatches discovered plans for a weapon and armor durability system, and there’s likely a lot more to come.

We are still seeing the occasional official updates as well. FromSoftware just released Elden Ring patch 1.06, which nerfs one of the most frustrating abilities in the game, Bloodhound Stop, and we’re also aware that the developer is secretly altering the Elden Ring map between updates. It’s hard to say what’s next, but we hope the first Elden Ring DLC isn’t far off.

Looks like the Sonos Sub Mini has been delayed to next year

Sonos has confirmed that it is delaying the launch of a new product – which we think is the Sub Mini – after a “challenging” quarter in which the company was hit by the effects of currency fluctuations and inflation.

Sonos spokeswoman Erin Pategas confirmed On the edge (opens in new tab) that “an early product launch” has been moved from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023, so you have a little more time to save for your next wireless speaker.

While Sonos has not confirmed the Sub Mini’s existence, it is widely believed that this is the product in question. Based on what we think we know so far, it will be a cheaper, more affordable version of the existing Sonos Sub.

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Sonos has just released its earnings for the last quarter, and they are far below expectations. “We have seen the macroeconomic scenario become significantly more challenging for us from June onwards,” CEO Patrick Spence explained in a statement. (opens in new tab).

However, Spence also hit a confident note for the future. “We look forward to tackling the current environment by operating from a position of strength: we are profitable, we are debt free and we have a huge market opportunity,” he added.

We don’t yet have pricing or other details for the Sonos Sub Mini, but we do know that it went through the US regulatory approval process in June, which under normal circumstances would mean it could arrive any day now.

Review: No rush for Sonos

Generally speaking, Sonos has tried to release two new products every year in recent times. We’ve already seen the Sonos Ray appear in 2022 – a compact, affordable soundbar that we were quite impressed by when we tested it.

However, there is no rush for the company to release new products and product updates. Your wireless speakers are designed to last a long time and will work well for years and years before they need to be replaced.

At the same time, the company will not want to rest on its laurels as competition from smart speakers and other products increases. That’s one of the reasons the Sub Mini exists: to give buyers even more options for their home speaker system.

In addition to its hardware, Sonos also works hard to maintain and improve its software offerings, which are essential for streaming audio over Wi-Fi networks. If the rumors are to be believed, there are major updates on the way in this department as well.

Nvidia GPU shipments could plummet – which means more price drops?

Nvidia graphics card shipments for 2022 could drop dramatically, at least if a new forecast is correct.

This comes from a DigiTimes (opens in new tab) report which states that, following the forecasts of Taiwanese graphics card vendors, Nvidia’s shipments for this year are expected to drop by something like 40% to 50%.

DigiTimes points out that this means that the amount of money raised by Team Green will also drop substantially, or indeed, as the report says, revenue is expected to decline at a “pace beyond imagination” – which sounds pretty serious.

This is all due to the cryptographic crash and a general post-pandemic weakening in demand for desktop GPUs.

Analysis: More fuel in GPU price cut?

That forecast for Nvidia aligns with the company’s recent fiscal results, which showed a sharp drop in revenue, and gaming graphics cards were hit hard, with sales dropping 33% year-over-year. So the remainder of 2022 with 40% drops in shipments, or perhaps more, is not an unbelievable scenario; although we must, of course, be very cautious when it comes to predictions like this one from DigiTimes. Of course, this is just an educated guess as to what’s to come for Nvidia, and things could be different.

That said, looking at the current economic climate – which is seriously shaky on a number of fronts – it’s not hard to imagine that the rest of 2022 will be a sticky wicket for Team Green. As inflation and cost-of-living increases hit the home and cause consumers suffering, there will clearly be less money to spend on more frivolous things like upgrading graphics cards.

As you may have seen, Nvidia and its partners are already cutting prices to combat what Team Green described as a ‘significant’ decline in sales projections for the fiscal second quarter and, as we argued before, we anticipate further price cuts. to come on current generation Ampere GPUs.

There’s supposedly still a bit of excess RTX 3000 stock left to clean up before the next-gen Lovelace graphics cards come out (and these new GPUs take a lot of the remaining momentum from current-gen sales). And this forecast of potential additional weakness for Nvidia in the remainder of 2022 – if the company does indeed experience revenue decline at an ‘unimaginable’ pace – may reinforce the need to drive more RTX 3000 sales through further discounts.

After all, it’s crucial that Nvidia’s graphics card maker partners can get rid of excess Ampere stock before the RTX 4000 GPUs can be fully released (and if that stock release doesn’t happen in a timely manner, we might even see all but the RTX 4090 delayed until 2023, as the rumor has already suggested).

Nvidia isn’t the only company to be affected by the current economic woes, of course. The DigiTimes report also states that AMD and Intel now have a bleaker outlook for shipment and revenue projections for this year. Intel expects a revenue drop of between $8 and $11 billion and a 10% drop in PC sales from 2021.

AMD expects shipments to drop by around 15%, but its revenue for the third quarter is still expected to rise slightly, putting it in a better position than Intel – after it took away Team Blue’s market share in high-end CPUs. server and embedded processors during the second quarter, during which the Red team’s revenue grew massively (70%, no less).

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Looks like the Sonos Sub Mini has been delayed to next year

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Review: No rush for Sonos

Here’s Why You Should Have No Problems Getting an iPhone 14

We live in times where certainty and reliability can be hard to come by, so it’s comforting to know that there’s something we can (probably) be sure of at the end of the year: being able to get an iPhone 14 when the phone launches.

According Bloomberg (opens in new tab), Apple is asking supply chain partners to produce at least 90 million units of its flagship 2022 smartphone, which is in line with previous years. In other words, the company is not slowing down when it comes to iPhone production.

There has been speculation throughout the year that the ongoing pandemic could mean iPhone 14 models would be in short supply due to lockdowns and other knock-on effects – but that no longer appears to be the case.

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According to Bloomberg sources, Apple is confident that the purchasing power of its fans and the popularity of the iPhone over competitors will be enough to keep demand high – hence the order of tens of millions of devices.

In total, with the iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 2022 also included, the company is apparently on track to make 220 million iPhones over the course of this year. This is more or less in line with last year as well.

As long as there are no bumps along the road, we should see four variations of the iPhone 14 appear this September. In February, we received a report that production on the phone was already underway.

Analysis: Will the iPhone 14 offer enough?

Demand for the iPhone has remained strong even in turbulent economic times, and even when new smartphone models haven’t offered that much of a difference compared to the models that are coming to replace them.

Signs are that the iPhone 14 will be more of an incremental update, although there is a new model on display: the larger iPhone 14 Max is expected to replace the iPhone 13 mini, with sales of the more compact phone not as strong as the others.

We’ve seen rumors that the Pro models could be ditching the notch this time around, but there’s a good chance the notch will stick around for at least another generation. The iPhone 14 will also have ports, despite moves towards a portless design.

More than one source has said that the non-Pro iPhone 14 models will stick with the A15 Bionic processor that sits inside the iPhone 13 handsets – so don’t expect a massive performance upgrade from Apple’s flagship devices this time around.

We finally know when Overwatch loot box sales will end

Overwatch is finally dropping loot box sales, and while we’ve known this will be for some time, we now have a confirmed end date.

As Blizzard prepares to transition from Overwatch to Overwatch 2, you may have seen a final event for the original game. Calling this ‘Overwatch Anniversary Remix: Vol.3’, which runs from August 9th to 30th and while you can earn ‘Anniversary Loot Boxes’ for participating, the Overwatch official website (opens in new tab) issued this notice:

“Loot Boxes will no longer be available for sale after the Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 event ends on August 30th.”

However, loot boxes can still be obtained through other means, such as leveling up and playing Arcade mode. Please be aware that when the sequel launches into Early Access on October 4, this system will be replaced with a new Overwatch 2 Battle Pass. As a result, all previously obtained loot crates will automatically be opened and added to your inventory.

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It’s been three years since the reveal of Overwatch 2 at Blizzcon 2019, but Blizzard has only detailed what to expect from them in recent months. It’s become clear that Overwatch 1 has no future after Overwatch 2’s October release, and rather than releasing two separate games, this sequel essentially arrives as a major update, entirely rewriting the original release.

So we’re in the midst of a long goodbye to Overwatch 1 and thanks to two public beta tests of Overwatch 2, we’ve seen what to expect. Maps like Temple of Anubis and Hanamura won’t be in regular rotation – only available in custom games – matches are changing from 6v6 to 5v5, there are three new heroes at launch including Sojourn and Junker Queen. When the sequel is fully released, expect PvE as well.

Still, if you want to celebrate Overwatch 1 before October, Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 is your best chance. Overwatch Archive Quests and Challenge Quests are back, there are new Legendary skin colors, and all the old Seasonal Events are returning for the last time. Admittedly, it’s a fitting send-off for Blizzard’s original hero shooter.

The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 deals in August 2022

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 offerings are still not that clear as the new smartwatch was recently announced by Samsung. While we’ve yet to see the wearable for less than the recommended price at any retailer, there are some special offers out there if you’re happy to take advantage of some extras.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 – and its bigger brother, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro – offer a similar experience for Android phone owners. Focused on providing the best experience for the health conscious, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 uses the manufacturer’s BioActive sensor. That means it offers heart rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking and even a body composition analysis tool. The latter is your best insight into your body’s health, tracking water retention and bone density, among other things. It’s the ideal setup for anyone who is passionate about staying healthy and active.

The standard Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 starts at $240 / £269 / AU$499 for the 40mm Bluetooth model or $270 / £289 / AU$549 for the 44mm Bluetooth model. There is also the LTE version which retails at $290/£319/AU$599 for the 40mm version or $320/£339/AU$649 for the 44mm edition.

On the surface, this is a pretty good value compared to other smartwatches like the Apple Watch 7, but that doesn’t mean we don’t expect to see some Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 deals eventually. These deals may be limited at the moment, but check back here regularly as the deals are likely to change soon with Black Friday 2022 on the horizon.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 deals

We haven’t seen many Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 deals yet because the watch has just been announced. That means it’s keeping its starting price and we can’t see that changing for a while. That said, depending on where you shop, you can get some extras right now, including free charging pads, gift cards, or store credit.

Whenever there’s a discount, you’ll see it below in our comparison chart, as well as knowing which retailers are worth checking out for stock.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro deals

Likewise, there are also small choices when it comes to Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offerings. However, we expect to see some modest price drops once the smartwatch becomes more established. As it is the most expensive version, it may see more substantial price drops in the future.

For now, check out the chart below to see where you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for the starting price. Also keep in mind that bonuses are available at select retailers during this pre-order phase, including free accessories at Amazon, gift cards at Best Buy, and store credit vouchers at Samsung.

Now is the ideal time to read up on the best smartwatch to see if the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is right for you. We’ve tested every major wearable out there, so there might be something better suited for you.

For those looking for a bargain, keep an eye out for the best Apple Watch deals for something Apple-flavored. After all, it’s your top choice if you own an iPhone. Alternatively, for a different brand or even the older Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, our review of the best smartwatch deals could save you a small fortune.

RAM for your PC could soon be much cheaper

Memory for your PC could get a little cheaper soon, according to an analyst firm, which has just revised its forecasts to suggest deeper drops in RAM stick prices.

TrendForce (opens in new tab) tells us that the DRAM market is witnessing Korean manufacturers lowering prices to stimulate customer demand amidst oversupply, and these reduced prices will lead to considerably cheaper memory modules in the future.

While TrendForce previously estimated a drop in consumer RAM price to be on the order of 8% to 13% in Q3, this has been revised to a forecasted quarterly decline of at least 13%, or perhaps even 18% – which is almost a fifth cheaper.

That’s a pretty heavy drop, and it’s a trend that’s apparently set to continue into the fourth quarter, notes the analyst firm, where a further 3% to 8% drop is forecast (again, more than the original forecast, which was prices would only drop by 5% at most and, at best, prices would remain the same in the fourth quarter).

Furthermore, TrendForce believes that the “possibility of sustained decline cannot be ruled out”, meaning we could see more downward movement as 2023 rolls on.

Review: Play a RAM wait game if you can

The upshot of all this is that if you’re thinking about buying new RAM, it might be worth the wait for some decent price reductions – particularly if it’s more expensive system memory or higher capacity modules, which you’re in for. look over.

The caveat here is that while this is very likely to be the case for DDR4 memory, at least if the review company is correct – and all signs point to that – the prices of the newest standard, DDR5 RAM, might not be the same. the same. extension.

That said, as DDR5 matures it will become less expensive (and better performing) so it’s worth holding off for a while, but purely on that basis. As you may recall, DDR5 has already witnessed major price drops over the last couple of months, and there is no reason to believe that this will not continue.

So if you’re considering a RAM upgrade, our advice is to try to stay strong and hold out a little longer. And even those building a new PC might want to play a waiting game, not just for slightly cheaper RAM prices, but probably some old dips with GPU prices that are probably on the cards (so to speak) right now. Indeed, with the Ryzen 7000 and Raptor Lake CPUs, as well as high-end graphics cards coming soon, it’s certainly a good time to be patient.

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