Pocket-lint daily - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, Nest Doorbell cold woes and more

Good morning! By Chris Hall | Monday February 21 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.]( Sony Xperia 5 IV leak suggests Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus incoming Pocket-lint What's happened? Sony's smaller-scale handset series is expected to arrive in its fourth generation 2022 release as the Xperia 5 IV. But the product isn't the biggest part of the story: it's the suggestion that it will feature [Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus](. Why does it matter? The 'Plus' is the big takeaway from that, as the alleged step-up platform over the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hasn't even been announced by Qualcomm yet. What's my take? If you follow Qualcomm's product releases, the mention of Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus shouldn't come as a surprise. Qualcomm has often had minor tweaks on its hardware - but the pace of change suggests that the revised version is rushing towards launch before the previous hardware has really made it to market. That begs the question of whether the inital version of the hardware is right: should we get used to hardware that's updated multiple times a year, or should Qualcomm be pushing for the Plus version from the off? Google confirms its Nest Doorbell won't charge in cold temperatures Bang & Olufsen What's happened? Google has confirmed its Nest Doorbell will [struggle to retain charge]( in cold temperatures, after many users reported issues with the device via Google Nest support. Why does it matter? The product listing indicates that the operating temperature for the doorbell is -4°F (-20°C), which, of course, should be enough to cover almost all cases. However, crucially, Google has now clarified that the minimum charging temperature is 32°F (0°C). What's my take? If there's one thing that batteries don't like, it's cold weather. I remember removing batteries from devices and stuffing them in my sleeping bag, or warming them in my armpits in days gone by. But when it's attached to your front door, that's a bit more of a problem. Although Google has come forward and clarified the situation, we know that Ring owners have experienced similar shorter lifespan through colder months. This is, ultimately, part of the price we'll have to pay for trying to operate battery-powered devices in colder conditions. If you live in a region that's cold through larger portions of the year, you might want to look battery-free options instead. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Narwal's superb T10 robot vacuum will keep your home sparkling clean Narwal Narwal's T10 robot vacuum and mop is a really stellar option if you're looking to upgrade how things stay clean in your home. [Find out how!]( Asus TUF Gaming H1 review: A good value gaming headset? Pocket-lint What's happened? On the face of it the Asus TUF Gaming H1 is an affordable no-frills headset: as with all things TUF it is understated and features a slick black design with no RGB lighting and barely any fancy accents. But does that mean you should overlook it? Our quick verdict On the face of it this is a no-frills headset with an affordable price tag that might cause you to dismiss it. However, it's surprisingly good, with audio quality that belies its price and initial appearance. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it Everything you need to know about [the Oppo Find X5 series]( launching this week. --- Missed the excitment around [Big Jet TV on Friday]( This is what it was about. --- Apple Watch SE has over £50 off today, priced at [£217 instead of £269](. That's a 19% saving for the 2021 GPS, 40mm version with a silver case and a blue sports band. From The Gear Loop Cannondale Our pick of the best endurance road bikes for 2022. [Read more.]( And finally... Pocket-lint This weekend will see the opening of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. What can we expect to see launch at the show, and which companies have decided not to attend? [Read more](. 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 smart meters, review the Sony LinkBuds earphones, and find out how Wi-Fi 7 can change how we use wireless networks in the future. [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](