Pocket-lint Daily - Samsung chips and Apple glass MacBook

Good morning. By Chris Hall | Monday November 21 2022 Happy Monday!  - 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.]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Website](  Samsung's Galaxy S23 might get a unique Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip POCKET-LINT What's happened? Samsung [might be getting a special version]( of Qualcomm's recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and it might mean no more Exynos for Europeans. Why does it matter? We'd always expected Samsung to use Qualcomm's latest and greatest chip when the [Galaxy S23]( lineup arrives next year, but leaker Ice Universe suggests that there might be a surprise or two around the corner. What's my take? Samsung likes to have something special and with plenty of manufacturers lining up to offer the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 hardware, this news might not come as any surprise. If the leak proves accurate, it might be that Samsung is going to be able to tweak the hardware it uses - perhaps so that it can claim that its version is slightly better than rivals. There's some debate over whether this will apply to Europe, the US or all versions of the Galaxy S23 - but with a launch expected in February 2023, there isn't long to wait.  Apple could be working on a glass MacBook POCKET-LINT What's happened? Updated [Apple patents]( suggest that Apple could be working towards a MacBook with a glass typing surface. Why does it matter? Apple is always on the lookout for ways to improve devices and shifting to a glass surface might be one of the things we see. What's my take? Glass is an interesting material because it's durable, can have some silky smooth finishes, and has the advantage of transparency. While much of the patent focuses on how to reduce the hard impact of typing on a glass screen, there are all sorts of things you could do with glass keys. How about a keyboard where the characters on the keys change when using special functions or when in caps? That could be an interesting new dynamic, giving you a live keyboard to enhance the experience.  A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Boost your sci-fi collection with this life-sized Darth Vader bust BRICKER BUILDS If you're a big fan of Lego or sci-fi classics, we can bet you've got a collection of memorabilia going to honour them. However, if you ever get tired of posters, CDs, and other run-of-the-mill collectables, you'll know the need for a unique object to make your stock truly stand out. Here's the perfect solution! [Read more.](  Sony ZV-1F review: For the content creators POCKET-LINT What's happened? Sony's camera launches have become increasingly more targeted and niche over the past few years as it seeks to offer cameras to cater to all manner of specific use cases and customers. Among those is the ZV range, which is its smallest video-centric camera line. Our quick verdict The ZV-1F is that is a camera built for aspiring content creators. Whether you have your eye on TikTok or Youtube, or you want to try your hand at live-streaming from a desktop gaming PC, the ZV-1F is a gateway into those worlds, without needing to invest in lots of different kit. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it Xiaomi 13 specs [leaked online]( with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and more. --- How to play [Google's World Cup Mini Game]( on your phone or tablet. --- Arlo Wireless Doorbell has a 47% discount, [bringing the price down to $79.99 on Amazon](. It's a great price to secure your front door.  From The Gear Loop THE GEAR LOOP The best mountain bike helmets: open face lids for ultimate protection on the trails. [Read more.](  And finally... POCKET-LINT What is Hive Social? [The Twitter rival explained](  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](. In this edition, we talk to BMW's CTO about the BMW i7, discuss the Snapdragon Summit and review the Canon R7. [Listen to the latest 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]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.