OnePlus 8 and 8T get first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta based on Android 12

While OnePlus is gearing up for the global launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro, the company is also reminding users that it hasn’t forgotten about some of its older flagships. Today, the company has released the Android 12 update for three older flagships via its Open Beta program. Owners of the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T can now try out the first public beta build of OxygenOS 12.

According to recent posts on the OnePlus community forums, the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta initiative for the OnePlus 8 series is now live for the Indian and the global variants. Just like the OnePlus 9R’s first Open Beta build, the release ships with the February 2022 Android security patches. The full changelog of the update is as follows:

• System
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
• Dark mode
  • Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
• Shelf
  • New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  • Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
  • Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  • Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
• Work Life Balance
  • Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  • WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
• Gallery
  • Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
• Canvas AOD
  • Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  • Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
  • Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

OnePlus notes that you may encounter unexpected bugs in the beta release, and some third-party apps may not work as intended. However, you can share your feedback on the software and report additional bugs via the Community App to help the software development team iron out any major issues in the final release. The company has also provided simple instructions to roll back to the stable Android 11 release if things get out of hand.

XDA Forums: OnePlus 8 || OnePlus 8 Pro || OnePlus 8T

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Download: OxygenOS Open Beta 1 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T

You can find the download links of the regional update packages below. The Open Beta ZIP files are nearly 4GB in size, so keep that in mind if you’re on a limited data plan. OnePlus also recommends you have at least 30% battery and 3GB of storage available on your device before you proceed. Although your personal data shouldn’t be affected on upgrading to the Open Beta build, reverting to the stable channel will lead to a wipe, so do perform a backup beforehand.

OnePlus 8

• Global
  • Open Beta 1
  • Rollback package
• India
  • Open Beta 1
  • Rollback package

OnePlus 8 Pro

• Global
  • Open Beta 1
  • Rollback package
• India
  • Open Beta 1
  • Rollback package

OnePlus 8T

• Global
  • Open Beta 1
  • Rollback package
• India
  • Open Beta 1
  • Rollback package

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Best mouse for the Dell XPS 13 Plus: Logitech, Microsoft, and more

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is one of the most futuristic-looking laptops we’ve seen in a long time. It comes in a clean white or black design, it replaces the function keys with digital buttons, and it doesn’t have a touchpad – at least not one that you can see. It blends in perfectly with the keyboard deck, which makes for a very cool look. But for some of us, it’s bound to be less than ideal, so maybe you want a proper mouse for your Dell XPS 13 Plus.

The downside to that clean design that makes the XPS 13 Plus so unique is that it may take a while for you to figure out where the edges of the touchpad are. Not only that, but you also can’t click it, so it’s just not as intuitive if you’re used to more traditional mice and touchpads. If you want to get that experience back, you can buy an external mouse for your Dell XPS 13 Plus, but you have to keep in mind that the laptop doesn’t have a USB Type-A port. If you want a wired mouse or to use a wireless dongle, you’ll need some kind of adapter or dock for the Dell XPS 13 Plus. Without further ado, let’s get into the best mice you can get.

Dell Premier Rechargeable Wireless Mouse

Perfect pairing

Who better to make a mouse for the XPS 13 Plus than Dell itself? This wireless mouse works via Bluetooth or using a dongle, and it matches perfectly with the XPS 13 Plus, especially the white model.

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Logitech MX Master 3

Top choice

The MS Master 3 is one of the best mice you can find anywhere. It has a comfortable design, a metal MagShift scroll wheel (plus a second wheel for horizontal scrolling), programmable buttons, and wireless connectivity with Bluetooth or a dongle.

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Microsoft Arc Mouse

Super portable

If you want a mouse that's as portable as your laptop, this is the one. You can snap it flat so it fits anywhere, and curve it so it's more comfortable to use. It lacks a typical scroll wheel (it uses touch instead), but it gives you clickable buttons. It connects via Bluetooth.

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HP X500

Cheap wired option

If you want a cheap wired option, this might work for you, but keep in mind you'll need a USB-C adapter to use it since it uses a Type-A cable. It's a basic mouse with an ambidextrous design that should feel comfortable wither either hand.

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Razer Basilisk V3

Wired gaming mouse

The XPS 13 Plus is not meant to be a gaming laptop, but if that won't stop you, this is a great wired mouse you can do with. It has a 26K DPI for extra precision, 10 programmable buttons, and a HyperScroll wheel. Plus, it has RGB effects if you're into that.

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Logitech Pebble M350

Compact mouse

This Logitech mouse is compact and kind of adorable. It connects via Bluetooth and features basic functionality with silent buttons and scroll wheel so you can use it in public without worry. It supports Bluetooth and custom wireless connections.

See at Amazon

Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo

Full desktop setup

This Dell combo is ideal if you want to create a complete desktop setup for your office. The full-size keyboard is also great if you don't like the space-less keys on the XPS 13 Plus, which can be prone to more typos.

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Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed

Wireless gaming

Want to game without the wires? The Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed is a wireless gaming mouse that can be connected via Bluetooth or with the custom HyperSpeed dongle if you need lower latency. It has a comfortable right-hand design and no RGB.

See at Amazon

Logitech MX Vertical

True ergonomics

Many don't know this, but a vertical mouse is the best you can get for your posture. This Logitech option gives you the ideal design for long-term comfort and it's fully functional with both Bluetooth and wireless dongle connectivity options.

See at Amazon

And those are some of the best options if you want a mouse for the Dell XPS 13 Plus. We tried to focus on mice that support Bluetooth connections since you might not have an adapter that you can use to turn the USB-C ports on the laptop into USB Type-A. However, most wireless mice give you both options, so you can use a more reliable connection with the dongle. If I were choosing one for myself I’d be on the fence between the Microsoft Arc Mouse for its portability or the Logitech MX Master 3 for its versatility and comfortable design. However, there are great options here for all kinds of users.

While we’re focused on the Dell XPS 13 Plus, these are great mice to use with any laptop – and we’ve also rounded up the best laptops you can buy if you’re interested in a new one. The Dell XPS 13 Plus is also a great contender for that list, seeing as it’s already looking like one of the best Dell laptops in a while. you’ll be able to buy it below once it’s available.

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Samsung brings its nifty “Object Eraser” tool to the Galaxy S10 series

With the Galaxy S21 last year, Samsung introduced a new feature called Object Eraser. The feature lets you easily remove unwanted people, objects, light reflections, etc., from a photo. So far, the feature has been exclusive to Samsung’s new flagship phones such as the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy S22 series. But at last, Samsung is expanding this nifty editing tool to older models, starting with the Galaxy S10 series.

Samsung recently rolled out a new update to its Photo Editor app, which brings the Object Eraser tool to the Galaxy S10 models. The feature comes as part of version 13.1.02.3 of the Photo Editor app, which is rolling out on the Galaxy Store.

We all have taken photos that were almost perfect if it wasn’t for that unwanted person or object in the background. Usually, removing background objects requires a powerful photo editing tool like Adobe Photoshop and some skills, but Samsung says its Object Eraser tool can do that in a pinch right on your smartphone with the AI magic.

If you own a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, or Galaxy S10e, you can try out Object Eraser by updating the Photo Editor app from the Galaxy Store.

How to activate Object Eraser

• Open up the Galler app on your Galaxy phone and select the photo you want to edit.
• Now tap on the pencil icon located in the bottom row to open the image editor.

 

• Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner, and from the list, select “Labs.”

• From here, toggle on “Object Eraser” and go back.

• You’ll see a new eraser icon added in the bottom editing tool row.

Google also offers a similar feature called Magic Eraser on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Google’s implementation is smarter in that it can also automatically detect unwanted objects in a photo.

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OPPO launches the new Find X5, Find X5 Pro flagships, and Enco X2 TWS globally

Every major Android OEM has a product series that features its top-of-the-line specifications across all relevant areas. These product lineups are an amalgamation of the best chip, the best display, the best design, the best battery tech, and the best cameras that the OEM has for the mainstream consumer. OPPO’s Find X series is its flagship lineup, and ahead of MWC, the company has lifted the wraps off the OPPO Find X5 and the OPPO Find X5 Pro, succeeding the Find X3 series as the company’s top smartphone. The company is also launching the OPPO Enco X2 earphones, succeeding the widely acclaimed Enco X as the top-tier TWS.

OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro

Specifications

Specification	OPPO Find X5	OPPO Find X5 Pro
Build	Metallic Frame Glass Back Colors: Black, White	Metallic Frame Ceramic Back Colors: Ceramic White, Glaze Black
Dimensions & Weight	160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7mm 196g	163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5mm 218g
Display	6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate	6.7-inch QHD+ (3216 x 1440) AMOLED LTPO 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO 2.0 (1Hz-120Hz HDR10+ support Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM & Storage	8GB + 256GB	12GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,800 mAh 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging 30W AirVOOC wireless fast charging	5,000 mAh 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging Charger in the box 50W AirVOOC wireless fast charging
Security	In-display optical fingerprint sensor	In-display optical fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 50MP, Sony IMX766, 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0µm pixels, f/1.8, 84° FoV, OIS Secondary: 50MP ultra-wide angle, Sony IMX766, 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0µm pixels, f/2.2, 110° FoV Tertiary: 13MP telephoto, S5K3M5, 1/3.4″ sensor, f/2.4	Primary: 50MP, Sony IMX766, 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0µm pixels, f/1.7, 80° FoV, 5-axis OIS Secondary: 50MP ultra-wide angle, Sony IMX766, 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0µm pixels, f/2.2, 110° FoV, Freeform lens Tertiary: 13MP telephoto, S5K3M5, 1/3.4″ sensor, f/2.4
Front Camera(s)	32MP Sony IMX615, 1/2.74″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, f/2.4, 81° FoV	32MP Sony IMX709 RGBW, 1/2.74″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, f/2.4, 90° FoV
Port(s)	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Audio	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Connectivity	NFC Bands: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: UMTS (WCDMA): Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 4G:FDD-LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66 4G:TD-LTE: Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 5G: SA n1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 (2110-2180), 77, 78 5G: NSA n77, 78, 38, 40, 41, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 BlockA&BlockB, n66	NFC Bands: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: UMTS (WCDMA) bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 4G: TD-LTE bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 4G: LTE FDD bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,  8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66 5G SA: n1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 (2110-2180), 77, 78, 79 5G NSA: n1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79
Software	Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1	Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1
Other Features	Imaging NPU: MariSilicon X	Imaging NPU: MariSilicon X IP68 rating

Wait, where is the OPPO Find X4, you ask? Chinese OEMs tend to skip over the number 4, as it is considered unlucky in Chinese. So after Find X3, we have the Find X5 series.

OPPO Find X5 Pro in Glaze Black and Ceramic White

With that out of the way, let’s talk about what we get on the OPPO Find X5 series. The series has a camera island with a rather unique shape, giving it a certain character not seen on other smartphones in the market right now. On the Find X5 Pro, the camera module meets the ceramic back through a radical incline, giving it a rather seamless look. On the regular Find X5, you get a less pronounced incline and a traditional glass cover. The devices also have different sizes and weights, and consequently have different display sizes and battery sizes.

OPPO Find X5 in Black and White

Camera and the MariSilicon X Imaging NPU

What remains the same on both devices is the rear camera setup. Both, the primary wide and secondary ultra-wide-angle cameras on both the devices are the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, with the Pro getting a slightly better aperture and 5-axis OIS on the main. The third camera on both devices is a 13MP telephoto camera for 2x zoom.

One of OPPO’s big talking points on the Find X5 series is the new Imaging NPU in the form of the MariSilicon X. Based on a 6nm process, the MariSilicon X runs AI noise reduction algorithms to seemingly detect and reduce noise in each frame, pixel by pixel while preserving finer detail, skin tone, and color accuracy. Because of this, OPPO claims a 4x improvement in night videography, promising less grain and superior color reproduction with what OPPO is calling “4K Ultra Night Video”. 4K Ultra Night Video is available across both, the primary and the secondary rear cameras on both devices. You’d also notice the Hasselblad branding etched on the back of the device, and that is because of the previously announced Hasselblad partnership. This brings in the Hasselblad Natural Colour Calibration in Pro Mode in the camera, and a range of filters for users to use.

The front camera differs between the two phones, with the Pro getting a 32MP Sony IMX709 RGBW sensor. The NPU gets to work here too, promising more texture and accurate color reproduction. The RGBW pattern lets the camera capture more light, while the NPU processes W and RGB signals separately, resulting in sharper focus, better color reproduction, and higher clarity in selfies.

Display, Internals, Software

The Find X5 Pro features a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED with a 120Hz variable refresh rate (LTPO 2.0, going down to 1Hz), 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and 8192-level screen dimming. The regular X5 gets an FHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the devices get multi-brightness color calibration, which OPPO claims is the first of its kind, promising colors that stay consistent under different lighting conditions.

For the inside, the OPPO Find X5 comes with the Snapdragon 888 while the Pro gets the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. There’s a 4800 mAh and 5000 mAh battery respectively, but both phones get 80W fast charging. The Pro gets the charger in the box, and it also gets 50W wireless charging while the regular Find X5 sticks with 30W wireless fast charging.

Both the smartphones run on ColorOS 12.1 on top of Android 12. OPPO is also touting a new Multi-Screen Connect feature that enables seamless working across a Windows PC and the phone.

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO Find X5 series is available to preorder today, with sales beginning from March 14 onwards.

• Find X5: €999
• Find X5 Pro:
  • €1,299 in the EU
  • £1,049 in the UK
• 50W AirVOOC Charger: €79

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OPPO Enco X2

The OPPO Enco X2 is the latest pair of TWS from the company, featuring a new coaxial dual-driver design. The first driver is a quad-magnet planar tweeter that takes care of treble with a frequency response from 20Hz to 40kHz. The second driver is an 11mm dynamic driver. The TWS also features active noise cancellation with a 45dB maximum depth and a 4kHz maximum width. The OPPO Enco X2 also supports Bluetooth 5.2 and LHDC 4.0, promising a code rate of up to 900kbps. OPPO is promising a total of 14hrs of battery life.

The Enco X2 supports Fast Pair, letting users connect instantly with Android devices. OPPO also partnered with Dolby Audio to make this the first TWS earbuds to support Binaural recording.

The TWS comes in two colors, Black and White. You will be able to buy it in mid-April for a price of €199.

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What are your thoughts on the new Find X5 and Find X5 Pro, as well as the Enco X2? Let us know in the comments below!

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The retail Galaxy S22 Ultra with Exynos has performance and display issues

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is the flavor of the month, as it is Samsung’s biggest mainstream launch for this year. We have had our hands on a Galaxy S22 Ultra review unit in the U.S., and retail units have just recently begun to ship in parts of the world. Users in North America, South America, Africa, and India get Snapdragon variants of Samsung’s latest flagship series, while European consumers (and some select Asian markets) are getting Exynos chipsets in their phones. Apart from the chips, everything else in the phones are identical, but this chip variance can have material effects on the user experience. As more and more users are getting their hands on the device, it is becoming clear that the Exynos Galaxy S22 series has some issues, specifically with performance and with the display on the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

These performance and display problems have been reported by many users, and I have also been able to reproduce them on my device. I have the retail Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) purchased by XDA through Samsung’s own website serving Ireland, and I have not been in contact with Samsung’s PR to receive a unit. This is what anyone else in Ireland would have received if they had purchased the device through an official channel, and since there have been no Day 1 patches, the software on the device is deemed to be release software that is stable for end users. I have had debilitating problems with performance on this Galaxy S22 Ultra, and other users have also spotted display issues easily reproduced by using QHD+ and enabling the “natural” color mode.

Performance problems in the Exynos Galaxy S22 series

As for my first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with the Exynos 2200… so far, it’s not good. It’s so laggy, and I had the same experience when I set it up completely fresh without restoring my apps, too.

This is shockingly bad. https://t.co/7Rid3cUJjN pic.twitter.com/iXdRPeAlfC

— Adam Conway (@AdamConwayIE) February 23, 2022

My Galaxy S22 Ultra has numerous performance problems, as outlined in the video above. It lags at multiple places across the UX — right from unlocking, across apps, and more. I’m not really sure what the problem is though. Take a look at the two tests I conducted below: one is a CPU Throttling Test, and the other is a Geekbench 5 benchmark.

Both of these are fine, though a pretty far cry behind what the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has been documented to be capable of. Performance shouldn’t be this poor. While it’s hard to see in the picture above, it also takes quite a while for the Galaxy S22 Exynos variant to reach the maximum 261GIPS that is shown in the above screenshot.

The phone lagged during setup, and I had configured the phone without restoring my data initially. Because of that, and the fact that the phone was laggy, I factory reset it so that I could restore all of my data while setting up the phone. It did not fix any of my performance issues.

Investigating the problem is difficult without root access, but it doesn’t appear to be a memory problem, nor does there appear to be any rogue services running in the background. I couldn’t identify high CPU usage when this was happening, and there was nothing spamming in the logcat. We have the base 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage model, but even if that were the cause (and I see no indication of that being the case), then Samsung shouldn’t be selling the phone in the first place with those specifications.

All in all, it’s entirely possible that something else is happening… or it could be as a result of the Exynos 2200 itself. Exynos chipsets aren’t exactly known for being the best of the best, and it’s entirely possible that Samsung was considering canceling it entirely. As it stands though, this €1300 flagship phone is borderline unusable. Apps sometimes crash (including the CPU Throttling Test the first time I ran it), apps take multiple seconds to load, and multi-tasking is a nightmare. I’m not the only person to have issues either, as Nils Ahrensmeier of TechnikNews has complained that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is “very laggy”, along with Nicolas La Rocco of ComputerBase‘s complaints that the phone is stuttery and slow at times.

Is any of this fixable via software? I would hope so, but it’s a shocking state for the phone to be released in the way that it is now. Given that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 units are nowhere near as hampered by way of performance, it’s hard not to come to the conclusion that the problem is the chipset, especially since the previous generation Snapdragon vs Exynos experiences have been on similar lines. Nevertheless, I’m keeping an open mind as drivers and other proprietary software will differ between both variants of the Galaxy S22 series. As a result, it’s possible that there are driver-related bugs or other problems that are the cause behind this that just so happened to have presented themselves in Exynos variants.

Display problems in the Exynos Galaxy S22 Ultra

If you have an Exynos #GalaxyS22Ultra pls check if your device is affected by this bug, too.
(Notice the graphic glitches/artifacts on lock screen clock.)
Seems to be a widespread issue now.
Reproduce steps in comments. pic.twitter.com/gjznCHTTX2

— Golden Reviewer (@Golden_Reviewer) February 22, 2022

The above only happens when Exynos Galaxy S22 Ultra has both QHD+ enabled and natural color mode, though I can reproduce it consistently. It’s also not as niche as it may sound — the phone is obviously a QHD+ phone, and many people have a preference for the “natural” color mode instead of the vivid color mode for the more accurate colors. Samsung has already given a statement saying that it will be fixed in a future update:

“We are aware of a limited number of Galaxy S22 Ultra devices experiencing a pixelated line on the display when customer plays Youtube or unlocks the device with fingerprints. This issue may occur rarely when user set the device resolution to WQHD and Screen mode to Natural mode.

We have already worked to develop a patch on Galaxy S22 Ultra and will release software updates to address the issue soon. We recommend that until then, please change the screen mode to Vivid or resolution to FHD+ of your device. And please keep your devices updated with the latest software.”

While Samsung may say that this bug occurs rarely, I was able to trigger it instantly. The issue does not appear to be affecting the regular and Plus variants, so far, and we haven’t seen reports of it occurring on Snapdragon Galaxy S22 Ultra units either.

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Exynos, or bad software?

It’s hard to say what the cause of these problems is. It could well be the Exynos 2200, or it could be that Samsung has coincidentally managed to mess up the software on Exynos variants. It doesn’t appear that Samsung has publicly given a statement to any publication about Exynos variants, as ComputerBase even says that while the company reached out, it declined to say whether an update would be coming. In the past, like with the Exynos Galaxy S21 Ultra, gaming performance remained poor all through the product lifecycle, as the Exynos 2100 just couldn’t perform, and no amount of software update could bring it at par with its Snapdragon counterpart.

For now, the only thing I can say is to hold off on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for now if you live in Europe, because as it stands right now, the Exynos 2200 Galaxy S22 Ultra is completely unusable as a daily driver. It’s incredibly laggy and the battery life is terrible, too. This isn’t even the first day, it’s the second, and even “calibration” shouldn’t cause it to only have 50 minutes of SOT with 67% left.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for any updates from Samsung, and hopefully, this can be addressed sooner rather than later. Consumers deserve better with their €1,299 purchase.

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These are the best Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus clear cases to buy in 2022

Samsung has finally unveiled its latest lineup of flagship phones — the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. These phones have various technical specifications and price tags, and they are aimed at different people — so you will likely find one that suits you. One of the most important things to do after getting a new smartphone is to buy a screen protector for it. This ensures that the screen doesn’t get scratched as easily. If you plan to buy a Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, another wise idea would be to protect it with a case. This helps dodge potential damages in case an accident happens. The great thing about cases is that there are endless styles and colors that match almost all budgets and tastes. For this reason, we have prepared for you a list of the best clear cases for the Galaxy S22 Plus.

Spigen Liquid Crystal Case

Flexible

This flexible case from Spigen offers protection without concealing the orignal look of your phone. It is light, has reinforced buttons, and is affordable.

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ESR Metal Kickstand Case

With Kickstand

This scratch-resistant case comes with a kickstand that is adjustable at up to 60º. It's perfect for those who actively stream movies on their phones.

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Ringke Fusion Hard Case

Hard

This hard case comes with raised lips to avoid scratches when putting the phone face-down. It's thin and supports Qi wireless charging.

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Supcase UB Edge Pro

Built in screen protection

The UB Edge Pro series from Supcase comes with a clear back, as well as a built in screen protector.

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Ringke Fusion-X Clear Case

Shockproof

This bumper case is partially rugged, bringing more protection to a clear case. It fuses chunkiness and minimalism.

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Naneno Slim Fit Case

Ultra-Thin

This soft, flexible case is only 1.2mm thin. It's slim enough to offer some resistance without being too chunky.

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If I had to choose one of these clear cases for my Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, I would personally go for the Spigen Liquid Crystal Case. It is minimalistic, thin, and affordable. This allows me to retain the original design, look, and feel of the phone — without needing to sacrifice its protection. I’m not the biggest fan of colorful accessories, so I almost always settle for simple, clear cases.

What’s so great about phone cases is that you can easily switch from one to another. They’re usually budget-friendly, and changing them isn’t really an inconvenience — to me at least. So you can get a clear case from this list for when you want to show off the phone’s original form, and you can buy other stylish ones that complement your different outfits, occasions, or moods.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the mid flagship for 2022, bringing over top of the line performance, display and camera capabilities in a larger housing for those that need to do more.

Buy from Samsung.com

Which of these clear cases are you going to buy for your new Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus? Let us know in the comments section below.

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OnePlus Nord TWS reportedly in development, design leaks

OnePlus isn’t exactly a household brand when it comes to Bluetooth earphones. However, the company does have some solid wireless earbuds in the OnePlus Buds Z2 and OnePlus Buds Pro. According to a new leak, OnePlus wants to expand its audio portfolio with a new pair of true wireless earphones.

A fresh leak from OnLeaks and 91Mobiles has revealed that OnePlus is developing a new pair of true wireless earbuds under the Nord branding. The Nord branding is currently exclusive to smartphones, but it seems OnePlus is now looking to expand the branding to other product segments.

91Mobiles has shared CAD renders of the OnePlus Nord TWS, showcasing the earbuds’ overall design. Images are recreated based on live images of final prototyping stage units. As such, these renders might not precisely represent the official product as OnePlus could very well make some minor adjustments to the design in the lead-up to the official launch. As you can see in the images below, the earbuds have a unique design, featuring wide stems and what appear to be gold-colored hardware buttons. The buds have silicone tips though it’s unclear if they have an ear detection sensor.

The buds come inside a flat, boxy charging case that has the OnePlus logo imprinted prominently in gold color. The images don’t reveal where the charging port is located and if there are any LED lights on the case.

We don’t know the exact specifications of the OnePlus Nord at this point. But if the Nord smartphone line is any indication, we can expect the Nord TWS to offer a solid set of features at an affordable price tag. It’s unclear when OnePlus plans to officially launch the Nord TWS. In any case, we expect to learn more about the OnePlus Nord TWS in the coming weeks.

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus Nord TWS’s design? Let us know in the comments below.

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Source: 91Mobiles

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The upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro is among the first devices to receive Google’s Performance class 12 certification

Shortly after Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip last year, Realme announced that its upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro would be among the first devices to feature the new flagship chipset. At the time, the company didn’t share any details about the device itself. However, a few weeks down the line, Realme revealed its design and highlighted some innovations that would debut with the phone. Last month, the company finally launched the device in the Chinese market. And now, it’s gearing up to bring the phone to other markets.

For the unaware, Realme has already confirmed that it will unveil the Realme GT 2 Pro at the MWC trade show in Barcelona later this month. Ahead of the launch event scheduled for February 28, the company has shared some additional info about the device. According to a recent press release from the company, the Realme GT 2 Pro is among the first batch of smartphones to receive Google’s Performance class 12 certification. If you’re not sure what that means, here’s a brief explainer.

Performance Class 12 certification

In October last year, Google published the Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) for Android 12. The CDD outlined new performance classes to help developers easily identify the performance capabilities of an Android device and tweak their apps accordingly. Google also shared minimum requirements for devices to be categorized under these performance classes.

The Performance class for Android 12 (AKA Performance Class 12) requires devices to have:

• At least 6GB of RAM
• At least 400dpi and 1080p resolution
• At least 120MB/s sequential write, 250MB/s sequential read, 10MB/s random write, and 40MB/s random read speeds
• Must have (at minimum) a 12MP rear camera capable of 4K 30 FPS recording
• Must have (at minimum) a 4MP front-facing camera capable of 1080p 30 FPS recording

Now that Realme has confirmed that the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro has received a Performance class 12 certification, we can ensure that it meets all of the requirements mentioned above. The company has further revealed that the Realme GT 2 Pro will feature a 2K AMOLED flat display.

Realme’s new fast charging tech

In a separate press release, Realme has announced that it will debut the world’s fastest fast charging solution alongside the Realme GT 2 Pro later this month. While the company hasn’t shared any specifics, it claims that the new fast charging tech is “ahead of the curve and among the best, when compared to similar devices in the same segment.”

Since we already know that the Realme GT 2 Pro launched with 65W fast charging support in China, we believe that Realme won’t offer its new fast charging tech on the device. Therefore, we speculate that the company will likely show a prototype featuring the new technology at MWC.

For more details about the Realme GT 2 Pro, check out our previous coverage by following the link above.

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These are the best Samsung Galaxy S22 thin cases to buy in 2022

The Galaxy S22 is officially here, and just like the last year, Samsung is giving us three options to choose from. For those who prefer smaller, more pocketable phones, the Galaxy S22 is the perfect option. If you want to pick one up, do check out the best Galaxy S22 series deals. Featuring a 6.1-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2200/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and capable camera hardware, the Galaxy S22 packs a powerful punch in a small package. The regular model is sleeker than the last year, measuring just 7.6mm in thickness and weighing 167g. And you probably don’t want to ruin that sleekness by putting on a thick and bulky case. Luckily, there are plenty of thin and lightweight cases out there to keep your Galaxy S22 slim and sexy while also protecting it against scratches and bumps.

Below we have rounded up the best thin cases for the Galaxy S22. From simple, clear cases to colorful and vibrant ones, our list gives you a wide variety of options to choose from.

Official silicone case

Soft and thin

Samsung's official silicone case is soft to the touch and safeguards your phone against scratches and bumps without adding extra bulk.

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Official clear case

With kickstand

This is a clear case that offers a good amount of protection while showing the shiny new color on the back of the device. Also comes with a kickstand attached to the back of the case.

View at Samsung

Official clear case

Slim and protective

This ultra thin case from TORRAS will fit your Galaxy S22 like a glove. The case has a multi-layer coating that keeps fingerprints and scratches at bay.

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I-BLASON ARES SERIES

Clear and protective

Show off your Galaxy S22's back while keeping it protected from dust, scratches, and fingerprints.

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Promoted

Spigen Thin Fit

Thin yet durable

Spigen's Thin Fit case offers a minimal design with a premium matte finish. Its hybrid PC and TPU structure provides excellent protection against scratches and bumps.

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Spigen Thin Fit

Colorful

This thin case comes in a wide range of colors and its silicone rubber coating keeps your phone guarded againsts sudden falls, shocks and drops.

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Temdan

Lightweight and flexible

Temdan's thin protective case protects your Galaxy S22 from all critical areas without adding too much bulk. It also has raised edges to protect the camera module and a flexible rubber bumper.

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SUPCASE UB Edge Pro

Clear case with built-in screen protector

This clear case discolor resistant back cover and a built-in screen protector to keep the display scratch-free.

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Promoted

Temdan

Clean and clear

A basic clear case that's thin and lightweight. Has yellowing-resistant hard back and military-grade drop protection.

View at Amazon

As you can see, there are plenty of great thin cases for the Galaxy S22. All of them will protect your Galaxy S22 from scratches, dust, smudges. However, if you’re someone who drops your phone a lot, we recommend opting for a rugged case instead. If you want to keep things simple, you can’t go wrong with Samsung’s official silicone case. It comes in multiple colors and provides a good amount of protection. TORRAS Slim Fit and Spigen Thin Fit are our favorite picks from the list. Both are ultra-thin, soft to the touch, and will keep your shiny new Galaxy S22 safe from scratches and fingerprints.

Samsung Galaxy S22

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the entry flagship for 2022, bringing over top of the line performance and camera capabilities in a form that fits many pockets and budgets.

Buy from Samsung.com

If you’re looking for more recommendations, check out the best cases for the Galaxy S22. We have also rounded up the best screen protectors for the Galaxy S22.

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SIM Number Setter is an Xposed module to edit the subscriber number of a SIM

While eSIM adoption has been growing steadily, physical SIM cards are long from gone just yet. Remote provisioning is the key strength of the eSIM architecture, which means the embedded SIM can be easily programmed by installing the desired carrier profile. Programming a physical SIM card, however, is a difficult job. For example, if you’ve got a SIM that shows the “Unknown” value under the Phone number on SIM property in the Android system settings, there’s no easy way to change it.

As usual, XDA’s modding community has come to the rescue. Kieron Quinn, AKA XDA Recognized Developer Quinny899, has published a handy Xposed module that can populate the “subscriber number” field on the SIM card. SIM Number Setter is an aptly named app that invokes Android system-level codes, which are otherwise unused to write the phone number (the MSISDN for a GSM phone, to be precise) to the SIM in a permanent way. This is particularly useful after porting a number to a different SIM, or simply replacing the factory-defined “Unknown” tag for the SIM as seen on apps such as Google Messages for the sake of tidiness.

To set a new “subscriber number,” you can enter anything in the field, as long as there are 20 or fewer numeric characters or the plus (‘+’) sign. Due to the fact that the number gets written into the SIM card’s memory, the change will survive without the existence of the Xposed module. As the developer described:

If you don’t have a rooted device, or don’t want to root your main device, you may wish to consider rooting an old device, and temporarily putting your SIM into that device, using this app, and then putting it back in your main device – the fixed number will travel with it

Keep in mind that the module can’t change any other identifiers on the SIM chip. It is neither possible to alter the actual phone number, nor tinker with the subscription parameters associated with the number. Moreover, SIM Number Setter will not help you to unlock a network-blocked SIM.

If you are interested in playing with the SIM number, check out the app thread below. SIM Number Setter is open source, and the source code of this module is available on the developer’s GitHub profile.

SIM Number Setter: Download ||| XDA Discussion Thread

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