There's now an indication that Microsoft is still working on 3D emoji for Windows 11, as originally promised.
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Good sleep is vital, and for that you need a comfy place to rest at night. If you want that ‘place’ to be a luxury handcrafted Saatva mattress without the luxe price tag, then this deal is for you: save $250 on orders of $1,000 or more at Saatva thanks to our exclusive discount. It's available to use as of now until 6 February.
You can use this $250 saving on any Saatva product as long as your total order comes to $1,000 or more, but we’d use it on the Saatva Classic, a luxury innerspring hybrid that sits at the top of our best mattress guide. With $250 off, a queen size is reduced to $1,445 (was $1,695), which is competitive for a mattress of this quality.
That’s also $50 more than what other customers will get on the Classic, though if you are looking to buy a more expensive Saatva, then the better Saatva mattress deal for you is a saving of up to $450 off orders worth $4,000 or more.
That's a big saving from a top-rated sleep brand, and we're unlikely to see anything better from Saatva ahead of the Presidents' Day mattress sales.
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Top Boy season 4 – sorry, season 2 – has finally been given a release date on Netflix.
Per the streamer’s StrongBlackLead Twitter account, the hit drama will return on March 18, 2022. And, like most other Netflix series, we expect new episodes to arrive en masse on that date – meaning you won’t have to wait between watches.
So, why the confusion between seasons? Well, Top Boy’s first two seasons aired on UK broadcaster Channel 4 in 2011 and 2013, respectively. Netflix then rebooted the show (for a third season) in 2019, albeit without the numerical title.
That means the streamer is marketing this fourth outing as Top Boy’s second, when in fact it’s simply the second to be commissioned by Netflix. Incidentally, fans can also find the show’s original two seasons on the service under the name Top Boy: Summerhouse. All clear? Good.
Created and written by Ronan Bennett, Top Boy follows the criminal exploits of city gangsters Dushane and Sully (Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson) on the fictional Summerhouse estate in the London borough of Hackney.
Netflix’s rebooted series re-introduced the pair alongside new faces Jamie (Micheal Ward), Shelley (rapper Little Simz) and Jaq (Jasmine Jobson). And, judging by the promotional material released by Netflix so far (see below), it looks like all five will be returning to the fray in Top Boy season 4.
Loyalty before everything. Top Boy returns for Season 2, March 18. pic.twitter.com/W2UnNVDVEQJanuary 31, 2022
Spoilers follow for Top Boy season 3 from this point on. You've been warned.
As for what else we know about the show’s upcoming episodes, the jury is out.
After Modie’s capture and incarceration at the end of season 3, it seems likely that a new antagonist will make themselves known on the Summerhouse estate in season 4, presumably with a plan to disrupt the newfound partnership between Dushane and Jamie (which was heavily implied by the show’s latest finale).
The aforementioned posters released by Netflix all contain the same tagline, too – “loyalty before everything” – which suggests relationships will be tested, broken and potentially repaired in Top Boy season 4.
Beyond that, though, plot details are few and far between. Still, with that March 18 release date just around the corner, Top Boy fans can rest easy knowing that the wait to find out more won't be a long one.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is coming to Earth soon, with a February 9 launch date now confirmed, and the leaks and rumors have been coming in thick and fast for all three devices in the line.
- Announcement set for February 9
- Similar designs for the S22 and S22 Plus
- A new, Galaxy Note-like design for the S22 Ultra
- A glass back for all models
- An S-Pen slot for the Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Slightly different screen sizes to the S21 range
- Big camera changes planned
- Smaller batteries for all except the Ultra
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 chipset
- 1TB internal storage option for the Ultra
These are to be the successors to 2021's Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra, but have also got the big boots of the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 to fill, with 2021's late-year flagship actually canceled, much to the chagrin of Samsung fans.
The Galaxy S22 is therefore the next big flagship from Samsung, and since the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 was cancelled, it will be the first big traditional phone from the company to come out in over a year. We did see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 come out with S Pen stylus support, and the clamshell Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 launch at the same price as flagship phones – but for most consumers, the Galaxy S22 is the next big Android phone.
Below is where we’ll be collating all the leaks, rumors and news we hear about the Samsung Galaxy S22 until its launch. We’ll be keeping track of details of the Galaxy S22 release date, price, features and much more, from rumors about its new features to leaked images of what the phone could look like.
January 29: a bunch of marketing materials for the Galaxy S22 have leaked out, together with what looks like an official promo video from Samsung.
January 27: Just about every detail of the Samsung Galaxy S22 range has leaked, including specs, pricing and imagery. Plus, we've heard that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could be in very short supply.
January 25: Samsung officially sets the Galaxy Unpacked Event date for February 9 at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm GMT (or 1am AEST on February 10).
January 23: We've got some more leaks to report, including another source suggesting a February 9 launch date, plus European pricing.
January 21: An official teaser for the Samsung Galaxy S22 range has more or less confirmed a Note-like design for the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
January 20: A source has claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S22 range will be unveiled on February 9, and even listed the start time of the event, while Samsung itself then confirmed that the range would land sometime in February.
Samsung Galaxy S22 release date: Samsung has confirmed an Unpacked event for February 9, and it's almost certain this is where we'll see the new phones. We don't yet have a release date, but we expect the second half of February.
Samsung Galaxy S22 price: Pricing is uncertain, but for reference the Samsung Galaxy S21 started at $799 / £769 / AU$1,249. However, leaks suggest the prices might rise by around $100 for each model.
Design: The Samsung Galaxy S22 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus will probably look similar to their predecessors, with the S22 Ultra rumored to be getting a more angular design reminiscent of the Galaxy Note range. All three phones could have glass rears.
Colors: A leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus may come in white, black, pink gold, and green shades, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra might come in black, white, green and dark red.
Display: The Samsung Galaxy S22 is rumored to have a 6.06-inch screen, the S22 Plus a 6.55-inch one, and the S22 Ultra a 6.81-inch one. All three models are expected to have a 120Hz refresh rate, but that's likely to be paired with a FHD+ resolution for the cheaper two and a QHD+ resolution for the Ultra.
Camera: 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto cameras have been rumored for the S22 and S22 Plus. Things are less clear for the Ultra, but it may have a 108MP main snapper, a 12MP ultra-wide, and two 10MP telephotos.
Specs: Expect either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 chipset depending on region, coupled possibly with the same RAM and storage amounts as the S21 range. That would mean up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in the Ultra model, or 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage in the other models. We've seen a recent report hinting at as much as 1TB of storage for the S22 Ultra, mind.
Battery: Leaks point to a 3,700mAh battery in the S22, 4,500mAh in the S22 Plus, and 5,000mAh in the S22 Ultra. Other than the Ultra those would all be smaller than the batteries in the S21 range. Charging speed on the S22 Ultra might be improved though, possibly coming in at 45W.
The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for February 9, and that's almost certainly where we'll see the company reveal its new Galaxy S22 family of smartphones. We also expect to see other Galaxy devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.
It'll be a fully virtual event, and it's set to kick off at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm GMT (or 1am AEST on February 10) on February 9.
We don't yet know when the Samsung Galaxy S22 release date is set for, but a leak has suggested it'll be on shop shelves on February 24. That would make sense as Samsung often leaves two weeks in-between revealing devices and putting them on sale.
For example, 2021's Samsung galaxy S21 series was revealed on January 14 of that year and it was then on sale from January 29. We'll likely have to wait until the big reveal event to officially learn when it'll go on sale.
Whenever it goes on sale though you might want to get your order in fast, especially if you're after an S22 Ultra, as a leak suggests delivery of these could take up to three months due to high demand.
So far we don't know anything for sure about the price of the Samsung Galaxy S22 range, but one leak suggests the standard S22 could start at $899 (roughly £660 / AU$1,245), the Galaxy S22 Plus could start at $1,099 (around £805 / AU$1,525), and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could start at $1,299 (approximately £955 / AU$1,800).
For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S21 started at $799 / £769 / AU$1,249, the S21 Plus started at $999 / £949 / AU$1,549, and the S21 Ultra started at $1,199 / £1,149 / AU$1,849.
So if the leak above is right then each model will be $100 more than their predecessor in the US, with similar price rises likely elsewhere.
More recently we've heard that the European pricing will be €849 for the S22, €1,049 for the S22 Plus, and €1,249 for the S22 Ultra. Those match the starting prices for the Galaxy S21, and we've heard these prices more than once now.
Model | US | UK | Australia |
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Samsung Galaxy S22 | $899 | About £660 | About AU$1,245 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | $1,099 | About £805 | About AU$1,525 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | $1,299 | About £955 | About AU$1,800 |
The overall design of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus might be very similar to the current range, according to one leak, so don't expect big visual changes - other than for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which might be significantly different.
A leaked press image of the upcoming phones shows us the Galaxy S22 Ultra next to either the Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22 Plus. It's our best look at the upcoming handsets, and you can see it below.
This heavily suggests the Galaxy S22 Ultra (the phone in red) will come with a more Note-like design that has square edges as well as an S Pen and five rear cameras. The S22 or S22 Plus looks to come in white, it'll have a similar design to the Galaxy S21 with rounded edges and it has three cameras on the rear.
Samsung itself has all but confirmed the basic shapes of these phones now too, with the image below coming from a teaser video. You can see what's probably the S22 or S22 Plus on the left, and the more angular S22 Ultra on the right.
We've also seen further leaks of the Galaxy S22 Ultra design, and we've even seen it in four different color choices. Those are black, white, burgundy and green - colors that have now been rumored multiple times.
The whole Galaxy S22 range has also been spotted in the form of dummy units thanks to case retailer Mobile Fun. The below photos show us what we can expect from the design of the each of the handsets.
We've also seen further unofficial renders of all three handsets, from a reliable source, that once again show the S22 and the S22 Plus will likely stick with the conventional look of their predecessors, while the S22 Ultra goes for something a little bit different. And we've seen a leaked backplate for the S22 Ultra showing a similar design to what you've seen above.
Some renders also come with whispers that these phones will actually be called the Samsung Galaxy S22, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 22 Ultra. The talk so far has been that the S22 Ultra might replace the Note 22, and if these leaks are right, that's going to come to pass. Another source has chimed in saying the biggest phone will be called the S22 Note, though most leaks still refer to the S22 Ultra.
We've also now seen additional unofficial renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22, which show a camera block with slightly less rounded corners than the Galaxy S21, and a flatter back to the phone, but an otherwise similar design. You can see some of these above.
And we've even now seen hands-on photos that seem to show the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, as you can see below. These match some of the leaks above, complete with an S Pen slot, a curved screen, and cameras that individually jut out from the rear, rather than being housed in a block. Meanwhile, the S Pen is rumored to be more responsive than ever.
Since then, leaked photos of the other S22 models have also emerged. You can see these below and they only show the back, but details include a new glossy finish for the S22 and S22 Plus, along with camera lenses that stick out.
These come from reputable sources too, so while we'd take them with a pinch of salt, they may well be accurate.
These photos were also quickly followed by a video of what might be the same units, but this time we glimpse the front too.
Case renders for the three phones have also now leaked, and these show a similar design to the images above, complete with a Note-like overhaul for the S22 Ultra, and even an S Pen slot. A second set of case images for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have also emerged, sporting the same design but with a purple color scheme.
Breaking:Samsung phone protective case manufacturer has begun to build S22 series protective case . We can see that the camera area is just like our rendered drawing, but unfortunately, It just knows the shape of this area, whether it is “P”or “11” , and he does not know. pic.twitter.com/yYtZF8lZXlSeptember 30, 2021
Leaked images of tempered glass screen protectors meanwhile suggest that the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus might be slightly thicker and more rounded than their predecessors, but again should otherwise be similar - though one leak points to them having flatter backs.
Speaking of the backs, one source says that all three models will use glass, which would be a change from the S21 range, where the basic model had a plastic rear. This fits with a more recent leak which says all three will use Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, an improved version of the glass material lots of premium smartphones have.
We've even heard possible dimensions and weights for the Galaxy S22 range. These come from leaker Ice Universe, who claims that the Samsung Galaxy S22 is 146 x 70 x 7.6mm and 167g, the Galaxy S22 Plus is 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6mm and 195g, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra is 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm and 228g. We've heard much the same from another source now too, and for the most part that would make these phones marginally smaller than their predecessors.
We might see slightly different screen sizes with the Samsung Galaxy S22 range to the Galaxy S21, with multiple sources claiming that the Galaxy S22 will have a 6.06 or 6.1-inch screen (down from 6.2 inches on the S21), the Galaxy S22 Plus will have a 6.55 or 6.6-inch one (down from 6.7) and the S22 Ultra might have a 6.81-inch one (up from 6.8).
This matches with a leak from UniverseIce that shows off screen protectors for all three new devices, with similar sizes to what we've heard about above.
pic.twitter.com/l54ug20trdNovember 27, 2021
Additionally, this source claims that only the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will have an LTPO display, meaning it's likely to be the only model with a variable refresh rate. That said, a more recent leak suggests they'll all have variable refresh rates, but that only the S22 Ultra will be able to drop as low as 1Hz, with the others bottoming out at 10Hz.
We've heard the same screen sizes from another source, complete with 120Hz refresh rates paired with a FHD+ resolution on the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus, and a QHD+ one on the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
More specifically, a source claims that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus have a 1080 x 2340 display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 1440 x 3088 (or possibly a 1440 x 3080) one with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio. That would actually make for slight resolution downgrades from their predecessors.
Elsewhere, we've heard that the S22 will have a maximum brightness of 1,500 nits, while the S22 Plus and S22 Ultra will reach 1,750 nits, which would make the latter two the brightest screens Samsung has ever put on a phone
The range might not have particularly curved screens though, with leaks suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will have flat displays, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra might only have a very slight curve.
If you weren't fond of the colors offered by the Galaxy S21 range you might be in luck, as one source claims that the colors might be different for the upcoming models.
They say that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will come in white, black, rose gold, and green colors, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will come in a choice of black, white or dark red, with another source adding green to the mix.
Another source has helped to back up that green rumor for all these handsets, and you can see the Galaxy S22 in that leaked color below.
We've since heard that exact selection of colors (including green for the S22 Ultra) again, so these colors are looking likely. Leaks also suggest that the specific green offered by the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could be the one shown in the image above, created by LetsGoDigital.
Another source speaking to LetsGoDigital has claimed that the rose gold color on the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus may be more pink than in previous iterations. You can see what they believe the shade will look like below:
Yet another leak, this time from MySmartPrice, has shown how the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus might look in the white, black, green, and pink gold shades it's rumored to land in. You can see these renders below.
For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S21 comes in violet, grey, white and pink, the S21 Plus in black, silver, gold, violet and red, and the S21 Ultra comes in black, silver, titanium, navy and brown.
So the green Samsung Galaxy S22 shade could be quite different to anything we've seen from the current models if this leak is right.
On the camera front we've heard from one leaker that the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will have a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto (capable of 3x optical zoom), That would be quite a change from the 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide and 64MP telephoto of their predecessors, and we've heard a similar claim from another source too.
That idea isn't unanimous though, as various leakers have had slightly different ideas about the cameras. Case in point, a popular one has echoed the above specs but suggested the telephoto will be 10MP, as has another source.
It also sounds very much like the Galaxy S22 won't have a 3D time-of-flight (ToF) sensor on its rear camera setup. That's no real surprise – it wasn't on the Galaxy S21 either – but it might disappoint those who wanted it to make a return.
As for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, that will probably have a 108MP sensor like its predecessor but with a "polish" that we haven't seen on previous versions.
We've heard a similar report elsewhere, suggesting that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a 108MP main camera, two 12MP telephoto ones, and a 12MP ultra-wide, while the other two models will have the camera configurations leaked above (a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto).
That report has been backed up in another leak that we heard in January 2022, which also suggested the Ultra will come with a feature called Super Clear Lens. It's thought this will use Gorilla Glass technology on the phone's main camera to reduce glare and reflections when using it.
The zoom potential of these phones might be the same as the S21 range as well, with the S22 and S22 Plus said to offer 3x optical zoom, and the S22 Ultra both 3x and 10x. That's a claim we've now heard multiple times, though one source points to the Ultra's zoom snappers being 10MP rather than 12MP.
In fact, another source now points to all the megapixel counts on the Galaxy S22 Ultra's cameras being the same as the S21 Ultra, albeit with slightly different pixel and sensor sizes. That source has since reiterated the claim, so they seem confident of it, and we've heard this elsewhere too - meaning 10MP rather than 12MP telephoto snappers.
However, while the core specs might be similar, some of the camera abilities might be new or improved, with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rumored to have a macro mode, improvements to night mode, and - thanks to AI - better general shots.
One source also says to expect continuous optical zoom, meaning that all of the zoom levels up to its maximum optical (likely 10x) would be optical, where most phones have to fall back on digital or hybrid zoom for the middle zoom ranges.
However, given that multiple sources point to the S22 Ultra having two zoom cameras, we're not convinced it would also sport continuous optical zoom, as having two shouldn't be so necessary if it did.
You can see how the camera modules for all three phones might look in the leaked image below.
We've also now heard about the front-facing cameras of the range, with the three phones apparently having the same ones as their predecessors, namely 10MP on the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, and 40MP on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This is something that we've now heard multiple times.
Your Samsung Galaxy S22 will likely either come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset inside or a Exynos 2200 made directly by Samsung. Which one you'll get will depend on where you live, and one leak breaks this down comprehensively.
Both of these chipsets are now official, and Samsung's own Exynos 2200 is the more recently introduced one. It comes with an AMD GPU included meaning the phone is capable of both ray tracing and variable rate shading.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 meanwhile promises a 20% faster CPU, 30% less power use (for better battery life), and more compared to the Snapdragon 888.
Before the Exynos announcement, a leaker claimed that Samsung had struggled with producing the Exynos chipset, which might mean most places get a Snapdragon one instead.
We've since heard that two CPUs will indeed be used and that most regions will get the Snapdragon version.
The most recent chipset leak though takes the form of European store listings, all of which mention the Exynos 2200, so it looks likely that Europe will get an Exynos chipset as usual.
Other spec leaks include claims that the RAM and storage amounts won't change from the Galaxy S21 range, with one source saying to expect 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, and 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Though another source has now said there will be just 8GB or 12GB of RAM in the S22 Ultra.
Elsewhere, a benchmark for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus lists 8GB of RAM, like its predecessor. This is for the Exynos 2200 model, and the scores achieved are worryingly low - but it seems the phone might have been in a power-saving mode for some reason, which would explain it.
What's more, while the RAM might stay the same in terms of quantities, Samsung might use higher speed RAM, as it's announced RAM that's over 1.3x faster while consuming almost 20% less power - though the company hasn't confirmed whether this RAM will be used in the Galaxy S22 range.
Plus, another report has suggested the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come equipped with an iPhone 13-matching 1TB of internal storage. With the high-end device likely to be able to capture 8K video, a 1TB storage option makes a lot of sense, and multiple sources have now said this will happen - it just remains to be seen whether this will be the only model to offer it.
We've also heard that the Samsung Galaxy S22 range might have vapor chambers to keep them cool. This is a feature that Samsung has used before, but not in every recent flagship. However, the company is reportedly considering bringing them back for its 2022 flagships, likely including the Galaxy S22 range.
While keeping the internals of phones cool is vital to maintaining optimal performance though, vapor chambers aren't the only way to achieve this, so it's not necessarily a loss if the Galaxy S22 range doesn't end up with one.
Finally, it's also rumored that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will support Samsung's S Pen stylus, which is likely given that the S21 Ultra does. However, the upcoming phone will probably go so far as to have a slot for it, which the S21 Ultra doesn't.
As for the battery, one leak suggests a 3,800mAh one in the Samsung Galaxy S22, a 4,600mAh one in the Galaxy S22 Plus, and a 5,000mAh one in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Those sizes would all be slight downgrades on the Galaxy S21 range, except the S22 Ultra, which would have the same size battery if this is right.
Elsewhere we've heard that the battery in the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus might be even smaller, at 4,500mAh. That size has been spotted multiple times now, as has 5,000mAh for the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 meanwhile could get an even smaller 3,700mAh battery according to more than one source – that would be the 'typical' capacity (which is what tends to be advertised), while the 'rated' capacity would apparently be 3,590mAh, and it's a claim we've now heard three times.
Beyond that, Samsung itself has confirmed that it won’t be including chargers in the box with future smartphones, so you should expect to buy a separate charger alongside your Samsung flagship if you’re not already equipped with one.
And one piece of information has also emerged about the charging speed, as apparently Samsung is testing 45W or 65W powering. Either would be a big improvement on the 25W of the S21 series, though the S20 Ultra had 45W.
In particular, 45W powering has been rumored many times now, but possibly only on the S22 Ultra. Then again, a recent leak has suggested the Galaxy S22 Plus will get it too. That figure is still quite a bit below the competition, with other mid-range and premium Android handsets ranging from 65W to 120W.
There's also a chance that the whole range will be stuck with 25W charging, as a certification listing suggests as much.
However, whether wired charging gets a boost or note, wireless might, with evidence of a 25W wireless charger being in the works - that would be up from 15W on the Galaxy S21 range.
The 49ers and the Rams were the architects of the two biggest upsets of last weekend, and the form book suggests another could be on the cards for the NFC Championship Game. The hosts have lost six straight to the Niners, including a thriller that went to overtime three weeks ago. It's all or nothing for the NFC West rivals, so read on as we explain how to get a 49ers vs Rams live stream and watch the NFL playoffs online from anywhere.
Date: Sunday, January 30
Time: 6.40pm ET / 3.40pm PT / 11.40pm GMT / 10.40am AEDT
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
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Matt Stafford bested Tom Brady a week ago. Can he do the same against the GOAT's old penmate, Jimmy Garoppolo? Or should that be Deebo Samuel?
The Niners' victory over the Packers wasn't pretty, with awful special teams errors from Green Bay essentially handing San Fran a win, but Samuel was immense, stepping up to become the undisputed main man.
Stafford threw four interceptions and was sacked seven times across two miserable games against the 49ers this season, and the Rams will be hoping that alll of the speculation about Jimmy G's future could be enough to tempt him into trying to prove his worth in what may be his final dance for the franchise. If that happens, Von Miller and Aaron Donald could have a field day.
There are intriguing subplots aplenty, not least the crowd situation (silent count, anyone?) and Los Angeles' dream of playing a home Super Bowl, so follow our guide on how to watch the 49ers vs Rams online and get an NFL live stream wherever you are in the world right now.
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However, Canadian NFL fans are some of the the luckiest in the world, as streaming service DAZN is showing the 49ers vs Rams along with the rest of the playoffs, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl.
And it's an absolute bargain - DAZN costs just CAD$20 a month or $150 a year.
Not only do you get every single NFL game, including NFL Game Pass and RedZone access, but DAZN's also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer!
It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
The 49ers vs Rams game is being aired in the UK on Sky Sports, with kick-off set for 11.40pm GMT on Sunday night.
The network is showing every playoff game on its dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel, along with the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl.
If you don't have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, Now TV will let you stream everything it has to offer without locking you into a lengthy contract.
If you're only interested in the NFL, another great option is the NFL Game Pass, which is also showing every remaining game of the season live. A subscription currently costs just £14.99!
Not in the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream NFL as if you were at home.
The 49ers vs Rams game kicks off at 10.40am AEDT on Monday morning.
ESPN, available through Foxtel, is showing it along with the rest of the playoffs, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl, and you can also stream the action on your laptop or mobile using the Foxtel Go app.
Streaming service Kayo Sports is showing all of the above too, and is the ideal option for those who don't want the commitment of a lengthy (and pricey) contract.
Kayo lets you stream on two devices with it $25 per month Basic plan, and on three devices with its $35 Premium plan, and both come with a FREE 14-day trial.
If you're only interested in watching the NFL, the NFL Game Pass is showing every remaining game of the season live, with a subscription priced at just $27.99!
Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your domestic coverage.
We're scouring the web for today's best Super Bowl TV deals, and we've just spotted a massive discount on LG's stunning C1 OLED display. Amazon has the 65-inch OLED TV from LG on sale for $1,796.99 (was $2,499.99). That's a whopping $700 discount and the lowest price we've seen for the OLED display.
Ranked as one of TechRadar's best TVs of 2022, the LG C1 OLED features a stunning OLED display within an Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor, providing a cinema-like viewing experience with crisp images that come to life - perfect for watching the big game. The LG OLED TV also features virtual surround sound audio, four separate HDMI 2.1 ports, and works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, enabling you to control your TV and compatible smart home devices completely hands-free.
As we've mentioned above, this is the best deal we've seen for the LG's OLED TV and a fantastic price for a gorgeous big-screen display. If you're looking for a premium set, this is one of the best Super Bowl TV deals we've spotted so far, and we don't know how long Amazon will have the LG TV at this record-low price.
LG C1 OLED (65-inch): $2,499.99 $1,796.99 at Amazon
Save $703 - Amazon has LG's stunning C1 OLED TV on sale for $1,796.99. That's a massive $703 discount and the lowest price we've seen for the 65-inch display. Perfect for watching the Super Bowl - the LG C1 is one of the best TVs you can buy, thanks to the stunning OLED display, Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor, and virtual surround sound audio.
See more of the best cheap TV deals that are happening now and the cheapest OLED TV deals and prices.
You can also see more upcoming bargains with our guide to the best Presidents' Day sales and the best Presidents' Day TV sales of 2022.
WWE 2K22 is coming and its slogan is promising that it "hits different", suggesting that the series' hiatus period might have been just the thing to reinvigorate it. Fans will certainly be hoping that WWE 2K22 is a significant improvement over the disastrous WWE 2K20, which led to WWE 2K21 being canceled.
But what do we know about WWE 2K22 so far? Well, we know the game is expected to release in March 2022, bucking the series' October release trend. We also know that when it does release, it'll feature new controls, more than 3,400 new animations, updated graphics, and a redesigned engine. The game also uses a new facial scanning technology, with publisher 2K Games claiming that 85% of the in-game roster has taken part in having their likenesses scanned into the game.
Want to know more? Read on for everything we know about WWE 2K22 so far.
WWE 2K22 will release on March 11, 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4, Xbox One and PC.
A March release goes against the series' usual October release date trend, but it does fall in the run-up to Wrestlemania (which takes place in April), when WWE fandom is at a fever pitch. We hope that this extra time will mean that when it releases WWE 2K22 might actually be a great wrestling game.
There are a few different editions of WWE 2K22 to choose from and below we've laid out the differences between them and what you can expect by way of pre-order bonuses.
Standard Edition
The standard edition of WWE 2K22 comes with the base game. In physical copies of the game, players will also get WWE SuperCard Limited Edition Cards: Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio. Next-gen editions of the standard edition (that's for PS5 and Xbox Series X) will also come with The Starrcade '96 Rey Mysterio Pack, which features a '96 Rey Mysterio playable character and Starrcade ‘96 Rey Mysterio Ruby MyFACTION card.
Deluxe Edition
The deluxe edition of the game comes with the following digital items:
NWO 4-Life Edition
The nWo 4-Life edition of WWE 2K22 is a digital-only edition and comes with the following items:
Cross-gen bundle
The last edition is the cross-gen digital bundle. It includes the digital standard edition and comes with “dual-gen entitlement,” which allows you to play on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, or PS4 and PS5. Coming with next-gen, it'll also include the Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Pack.
Pre-order bonuses
There are also pre-order bonuses to be had with the standard edition and cross-gen editions of WWE 2K22. If you pre-order these editions then you’ll receive the Undertaker Immortal Pack, which includes 3 additional Undertaker personas, MyFACTION EVO cards for Undertaker and MyFACTION Perks and Bonuses
The Undertaker Immortal Pack comes as standard with the Deluxe and nWo 4-Life editions.
Pre-ordering the Deluxe and nWo 4-Life editions, however, provides 3-day early access to the game.
Following negative feedback from fans and critics on WWE 2K20, in April 2020, publisher 2K released a statement explaining the sudden cancellation of WWE 2K21, and how it planned to make WWE 2K22 the best game yet.
“We hear you and we know you want more from the franchise, so we are applying what we’ve learned to the next WWE 2K simulation game with a renewed focus on quality and fun,” the publisher said. “As part of that commitment, we are extending the production timeline and will not be releasing a WWE 2K simulation game in 2020. We want to ensure the development team can create a great game that will entertain grizzled WWE 2K veterans, as well as newcomers who want to climb through the ropes and step into the ring for the very first time.”
There are high hopes, then, that WWE 2K22 will be a return to form for the franchise, but also that it will dramatically improve upon previous entries, which have been rather lackluster.
We've rounded up all the WWE 2K22 trailers below for your viewing pleasure, including some interesting insights from the development team which show some of the game's new technology in action.
Official announce trailer
In January 2022, a new trailer for WWE 2K22 was released which revealed the game's official release date of March 11, 2022.
WWE 2K22 Hit List
In November 2021, 2K Games unveiled the WWE 2K22 Hit List, a sneak peek of the upcoming game's top 10 features and innovations. The list includes a redesigned gameplay engine, new controls, the return of MyGM mode, and a new MyFACTION feature. Check it out below:
WWE 2K22 SummerSlam trailer
The second trailer for WWE 2K22 was unveiled at WWE SummerSlam, and showcased the game's new lighting engine. We also got a glimpse of some superstars who have been confirmed for the game, including Roman Reigns, Bobby Lashley and Kane.
WWE 2K22 reveal trailer
The first trailer for WWE 2K22 dropped during Wrestlemania 37 and stars a photorealistic-looking Rey Mysterio and Cesaro battling it out. We get to see Rey performing his famous "619" finisher, along with various close-ups of Rey's new character model.
The WWE roster has changed more than in previous years, partly due to Covid-19 resulting in multiple layoffs.
We now have a pretty good idea of who is appearing on the WWE 2K22 roster, which is made up from wrestlers from RAW, Smackdown, NXT, NXT UK, and WCW. Some debutants we're seeing this year include Dominik Mysterio and Austin Theory, with popular NXT wrestlers like Samoa Joe and Kay Lee Ray, also making the cut. We’re also seeing the usual legends make an appearance, like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and The Rock, as well as prominent superstars like Asuka and AJ Styles. In addition, we're seeing some late legends appearing on the roster including Eddie Guerrero and Randy Savage.
Here's the full list of WWE superstars confirmed for the WWE 2K22 roster:
MyFaction mode
WWE 2K22 will introduce MyFaction mode which, according to a press release, which will see players collect and manage their "dream faction with weekly events and regular updates, providing tremendous challenges and replay value".
MyFaction will have multiple packs containing digital cards for players to use in-game (a bit like FIFA Ultimate Team), so we're expecting microtransactions,
MyGM Mode managers list
We already knew General Manager mode (or MyGM Mode as it's now called) would be returning in WWE 2K22, but, in an interview with Brian Mazique, WWE 2K22 Creative Director Lynell Jinks and Art Director Christina Diem Pham have shared more details on what the mode will involve - and which managers you can play as.
In MyGM, players will step into the role of a WWE General Manager and call the shots that will help to build the brand. Some of those choices include drafting a roster to develop rivalries and championship showdowns.
The managers available to play as are Adam Pearce, Sonya Deville, Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon.
While Universe mode is more about fun, letting you book shows with pretty much whoever you want, MyGM mode is a bit more challenging, with managers working under Triple H and trying to build their brand (and ratings) despite potential financial and roster restraints.
First wrestler ratings revealed
2K Games has revealed the first ratings for a handful WWE 2K22's superstars. So far we know that both Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre are 91s, while NWO edition stars have also been revealed with Hulk Hogan a 92, Kevin Nash an 80, Scott Hall an 80 and Syxx an 88.
DID WE HEAR Roster AND Ratings Reveal?! 😉 The Almighty @fightbobby is bringing the HURT to #WWE2K22! Wanna know his official rating? We'll let him tell you.Start taking care of BUSINESS on March 11 when you pre-order #WWE2K22 today! pic.twitter.com/r4BCwf0zTtJanuary 24, 2022
Rey Mysterio is the cover star
2K Games has confirmed Rey Mysterio is WWE 2K22's cover star, in celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE superstar.
“Representing the culture of lucha libre as the cover Superstar for WWE 2K22 is a moment of great pride for me,” Rey Mysterio said in a press release. “I’m looking forward to sharing the stories behind the big moments of my career with a dedicated community of players and connecting with WWE fans in a whole new way as they play through my 2K Showcase.”
New features and game modes
WWE 2K22 publisher, 2K Games, has published a blog post covering some of the new features and game modes players can expect when the game releases in March. Some of the promised features and improvements are things you’d expect, covering the new engine as well as improved graphics and controls. But some of the newly confirmed modes are worth your attention.
For instance, there’s a new “Showcase” mode in which “players can take a walk down memory lane and relive a legendary WWE Superstar’s most iconic matches and moments”. There’s also a much-called-for General Management mode titled "MyGM" in which players can “draft superstars, book matches, manage contracts, and prove they have what it takes to run the most successful brand in sports entertainment”.
MyFaction is a mode that is similar to General Management but tasks players with building up a “legendary faction that rivals the iconic nWo”. Finally, MyRise is a fairly familiar career mode, in which players will experience the journey of a WWE Superstar, starting as a rookie and working their way up the ranks to becoming a Legend.
WWE 2K22 is "looking fantastic"
WWE 2K22 is reportedly "looking fantastic", according to Forbes' Brian Mazique. Mazique also said the game's control are "much cleaner" and that WWE 2K22 "feels like a wrestling fan's wrestling game."
While it's hard to take too much away from Mazique's comments, it's encouraging to hear that the game sounds like it's in good shape.
More WWE departures could affect final roster
WWE has released a number of high-profile superstars in recent months, which could shape the game's final roster. The likes of Braun Strowman, Aleister Black and Lana have all been let go this year, and recently WWE announced that Bray Wyatt and Ric Flair have also been released.
WWE has come to terms on the release of Bray Wyatt. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors. https://t.co/XIsUbaMUZ7 pic.twitter.com/koRuC3w1yrJuly 31, 2021
No Daniel Bryan?
There are rumors that Daniel Bryan might not appear in WWE 2K22. According to ScreenRant, wrestling writer Dave Meltzer has claimed in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE has requested Bryan not appear in WWE 2K22's roster. This is amidst rumors that Bryan is considering signing with AEW. As these are only rumors at the moment, with neither WWE nor 2K confirming, they should be taken with a pinch of salt.
New entrance animations revealed
2K Games has shared another behind-the-scenes video, which shows some of the entrance animations in WWE 2K22. According to the tweet from the WWE 2K22 devs Twitter account, there will be over 4,800 new or updated animations in the game.
We looked at the finest details when animating the WWE Superstars through their entrances and their moves, with over 4,800 new or updated animations in #WWE2K22. Who do the ones here belong to? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/5ZpC9im8p0June 15, 2021
A number of WWE superstars were released
WWE announced that a number of notable superstars have been released from its roster, but how will this impact the game? Household names such as Braun Strowman, Lana and Ruby Riott have all been axed.
WWE has come to terms on the releases of Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett.WWE wishes them the best in all of their future endeavors. https://t.co/8bAQIFgA1M pic.twitter.com/b77AeeLuDnJune 2, 2021
WWE 2K22 features thousands of new animations and mo-cap studio
WWE 2K22 will feature over 4,800 new animations for this year's entry, which is over a thousand more than usual. Patrick Gilmore, one of the game dev's, said that the team was continuing to add more as the game is developed.
We also got to see the game's new mo-cop studio in action, and Gilmore revealed that it's two times bigger, which means the team can seamlessly capture moves, entrances and elaborate cutscenes that take place in and out of the ring.
WWE 2K22 has new face-scanning technology
WWE 2K22 will use an all-new face-scanning rig that’s equipped with 80 high-resolution cameras that allow Visual Concepts to create high-precision 3D sculpts of the superstars. The clip below shows WWE stars Booker T and Ric Flair enter the contraption – which looks like Darth Vader’s personal chambers – and pull various faces as they get scanned by the cameras.
To make #WWE2K22 Hit Different, we built a brand new scanning rig, with 80 high resolution cameras and all-new software to map everything to a high-precision 3D sculpt. Can you dig it, sucka? WOOO! pic.twitter.com/a33bIxhoDoMay 19, 2021
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