Pocket-lint daily - Samsung Galaxy S22 range, Obi-wan, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Thursday February 10 2022 Good morning! - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( Samsung Unpacked brings three S22 models and more Samsung What's happened? It's official, the [Samsung Galaxy S22]( series is here. The standard S22 and S22+ refine the series' design beyond its predecessors, while the S22 Ultra merges the line with the Note series that has come before. Why does it matter? This is Samsung's big reveal for the year in the smartphone space. And, with some bold technologies and a Note-replacement in the Ultra, it is clearly aiming to cement its place as 2022's Android king. What's my take? An impressive launch saw three new models, plenty of options, and a promise that if you buy an S22, no matter which, you'll be looked after on the software front for the next four years. That's a lot to like, as Samsung hopes you'll believe that all other Android phones just aren't worth the bother. The company also used the one-hour presentation to bamboozle us with plenty of marketing buzzwords that will make you cringe: "Nightography" and "Vision Booster" immediately spring to mind. It felt at times like one of those shampoo ads that switch to gobbledegook halfway through to sound impressive. Tech babble aside, first impressions from the team are positive. These new phones are definitely ones to watch. Remember that it's still only February though, and there's plenty more to come through the year. We cannot wait. - [Samsung Galaxy S22 initial review]( - [Samsung Galaxy S22+ initial review]( - [Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra initial review]( Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ release date confirmed Disney What's happened? Disney has confirmed the release date for Obi-Wan Kenobi, the latest spin-off TV series in the Star Wars universe. Why does it matter? Buoyed by huge growth in subscription numbers announced during the company's latest earnings report (presumably from everyone watching Encanto a thousand times), Disney is hoping to keep the momentum going with more from our favourite fictional universes, namely Star Wars and Marvel's. What's my take? I can't believe it's not coming out on May the 4th, especially given that it falls on Disney's usual Wednesday release schedule this year. - [Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+: Release date, cast, trailers, and more]( A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR 5 reasons we love the new EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell Ezviz In recent years, EZVIZ has established itself as the leading brand for smart security systems, including video doorbells and smart cameras. [Here's five reasons we love the new EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell.]( Redmi Note 11 review: Not very noteworthy Pocket-lint What's happened? The Redmi Note 11 is the company's 2022 affordable device, bolstering the line-up with a faster refresh-rate AMOLED screen. Our quick verdict On paper, this affordable handset reads like a hands-down winner in the budget category. However, in practice, there are performance issues that taint the experience a little too much. Look at the Moto G31 or spend a little extra on the Note 11 Pro, we'd suggest. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it [Bandai Namco]( is doubling down on the Metaverse. --- An [Instagram]( update makes it easier to delete old posts, comments and more. --- Samsung's Galaxy S22 range is [now available to pre-order]( starting at $799.99. The 256GB version is available for the same price as the 128GB edition, along with $100 instant credit for add-ons From The Gear Loop Garmin Garmin has unveiled its new Instinct 2 Series smartwatch for "rugged individualists". [Read more]( And finally... ClassicalDamn / ClassicalCringe People are turning classic art into memes. [These are the funniest.]( Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify]( or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we talk to the head of HP personal systems about the future of the PC, discuss what the Wordle sale will mean for players, and get the low down on the new Huawei P50 Pro. [Listen to the new episode today.]( Thanks for reading , if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project][Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( Copyright © 2022 Pocket-lint, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Pocket-lint PO Box 4770Ascot, Berkshire SL5 5DP United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](