There won't be a OnePlus 10, but OnePlus' cheapest 5G phone ever will launch this year

The OnePlus 10 Pro has now been officially launched for the rest of the world, with the handset landing in North America, Europe and India by the end of March after its initial China-only release in January.

But for those hoping for a more affordable variant in the OnePlus 10 , we've got some bad news. It's not happening.

The revelation was made during an exclusive MWC 2022 media briefing, where OnePlus founder Pete Lau confirmed we'll only see the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G.

This is the first time OnePlus has made a single flagship release of its main line (not including the half-yearly 'T' series iterations) since the OnePlus 6 in 2018. The 7, 8 and 9 series all came in Pro and non-Pro variants.

OnePlus isn't looking to slim down its range of devices however, in fact it's looking to do the complete opposite.

The cheapest OnePlus 5G phone to date

Chris Shu, VP Head of Product Strategy for OnePlus revealed the firm wanted to "diversify" its product offering, and in 2022 it "will continue to release more products across a wider range of prices." And one of those products will be its most affordable 5G phone ever.

Shu confirmed the affordable 5G handset will launch in Europe and India later this year, but no details were given on its specs, expected price point or whether the company was considering launching it in other regions around the world.

Currently, the brand's cheapest 5G phone on sale is the OnePlus Nord CE 5G , which costs £299 / 299€ / Rs 22,999 (around $330). OnePlus has announced the successor to this phone, the Nord CE 2 5G , which will be available from March.

However, as the Nord CE 2 is the same price as its predecessor, we believe OnePlus is referring to an even more affordable 5G phone for later this year in this latest announcement.

It's not just an expansion of its smartphone range that's planned for this year either, with Lau adding the firm "will also release new IoT (Internet of Things) products in existing categories and expand to new IoT categories in 2022."

The Internet of OnePlus

Aside from phones, OnePlus already sells wireless earbuds and a smartwatch, so there's still plenty of scope for new product categories.

While the executives we spoke to didn't reveal what these new categories would be, we can look to parent company Oppo for some inspiration, as it already has a more diverse portfolio of products. Lau even admitted that OnePlus will leverage Oppo's R&D resources and industry-leading technologies in future devices.

Along with a wider range of smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds, Oppo also sells the Oppo Band fitness tracker, the OnePlus Pad tablet and a number of internet routers.

Sorry, The Last of Us TV show won't be released for a long time

HBO 's TV adaptation of The Last Of Us won't be arriving in 2022.

The series, which was first announced in March 2020, is based on Naughty Dog's hugely successful 2013 videogame and entered production in the middle of summer 2021. Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin is overseeing the show for HBO, with Pedro Pascal (Joel), Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Gabriel Luna (Tommy) among the key cast.

Early reports had suggested that the show could be arriving this year, with Ramsey posting an Instagram story giving The Last of Us a 2022 release date. However, speaking to Deadline, HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys revealed that The Last of Us TV series wouldn't debut until 2023 at the very earliest.

Asked when The Last Of Us will hit screens, Bloys said: "It’s not going to air in 2022 — they are still shooting in Canada. I imagine you will see it in 2023."

He did have some more positive news, revealing that the studio were delighted with early results. "I have seen some early episodes and I’m very excited," he added. "Craig did Chernobyl for us, he is a fantastic writer and director. What I’ve seen looks amazing, so I’m excited for it, but it will not be in 2022.”

With a budget of over $155 million dollars, the production has drawn comparisons with Game Of Thrones , but Bloys was quick to dismiss them. "There is no next Game of Thrones," Bloys suggested. "I’ve been here long enough that I’ve been through, what’s the next Sopranos, what’s next Game of Thrones, now what’s next Succession. There is no next Game of Thrones.”

Analysis: What can viewers expect from The Last of Us?

The Last Of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed by a deadly virus.

We follow Pascal's Joel, a veteran survivor who is hired to smuggle Ramsey's Ellie out of an oppressive quarantine zone to the Fireflies, an organization who are searching for a cure for the virus.  Together the pair must travel across America, depending on each other for survival as they go.

With Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann on board, it's likely that The Last of Us' TV adaptation will follow the events of the 2013 game as closely as possible. There will, though, be some plot divergences, with Druckmann telling the Script Apart podcast : “Our approach for The Last of Us was ‘Let’s make it as an indie film'. Let’s approach it as an indie film team, the way it’s shot, the way how small and intimate it feels. And with the show we get to lean into that even more because we don’t have to have as many action sequences as we do in the game.”

Meanwhile, Pascal believes that HBO's adaptation will live up to the beloved video game franchise. Speaking to German magazine Neelix (thanks to Dualshockers for spotting this), The Mandalorian star said: "I think the cinematic adaptation can more than live up to the original game. I have absolutely no doubts that we won’t disappoint fans of the game or new viewers alike." Here's hoping he's right.

Premier League Darts live stream 2022: Night 8, watch every round online from anywhere

We've seen local heroes vanquished in front of their fans, tempers frayed and perfect nine-darters executed with aplomb, and it's still all to play for as we edge ever closer to the playoffs. 16 mini tournaments before a final showdown to crown the ultimate champion - there's nothing else quite like it, so read on for details on how to get a 2022 Premier League Darts live stream and watch every round of the tournament no matter where you are in the world - including a FREE option for some lucky viewers .

Michael van Gerwen tops the standings at the midway point of the competition, but his winnings go way beyond his twin Premier League Darts night victories. Joe Cullen may have denied him in Rotterdam, but aside from that it's been a life-affirming experience for MvG, who's finally found his groove again.

The abolishment of Judgement Day means that James Wade, Gary Anderson and Michael Smith aren't out of it yet. Nobody's lost more opening ties than The Flying Scotsman, but he's also got a Premier League Darts night victory under his belt, which is more than can be said for fellow strugglers Wade and Smith.

Peter Wright's dream of winning the Premier League at the ninth time of asking is looking tantalisingly realistic, while on the other end of the spectrum the pressure's off for Gerwyn Price - and very much on for all of his opponents - with the Iceman having to play with a broken hand.

Remember, with every round comprising quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final, every single match is sudden death, and only the top four qualify for the playoffs. You can find a Premier League Darts free live stream on Germany's Sport1 . Or follow our guide below on how to watch a Premier League Darts live stream from anywhere.

How to watch Premier League Darts from outside your country

If any round of the tournament clashes with a trip abroad, you'll want a VPN so you don't miss any of the action. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that could otherwise stop you watching a darts live stream in particular parts of the world.

Virtual Private Networks are a legal means of getting around this issue, and it's nice and easy to set one up. Here's how it's done.

How to use a VPN

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Germany; for Sports1 Germany.

3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's Sports1 for Germany .

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2022 Premier League Darts standings

2022 Premier League Darts results

Night 1 - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

Quarter-Finals

Jonny Clayton 6-2 Joe Cullen

James Wade 6-3 Gerwyn Price

Peter Wright 6-3 Michael Smith

Gary Anderson 6-4 Michael van Gerwen

Semi-Finals

Jonny Clayton 6-4 James Wade

Peter Wright 6-5 Gary Anderson

Final

Peter Wright 6-1 Jonny Clayton

Night 2 - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

Quarter-Finals

Michael vs Gerwen 6-1 Peter Wright

Jonny Clayton 6-3 Michael Smith

Joe Cullen 6-3 James Wade

Gerwyn Price 6-3 Gary Anderson

Semi-Finals

Jonny Clayton 6-4 Michael van Gerwen

Joe Cullen 6-5 Gerwyn Price

Final

Jonny Clayton 6-4 Joe Cullen

Night 3 - SSE Arena, Belfast

Quarter-Finals

Gerwyn Price 6-3 Michael Smith

Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Joe Cullen

Peter Wright 6-4 Gary Anderson

James Wade 6-3 Jonny Clayton

Semi-Finals

Gerwyn Price 6-5 Michael van Gerwen

James Wade 6-4 Peter Wright

Final

Gerwyn Price 6-4 James Wade

Night 4 - Westpoint Arena, Exeter

Quarter-Finals

Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Jonny Clayton

Michael Smith 6-5 Joe Cullen

Peter Wright 6-2 Gerwyn Price

James Wade 6-4 Gary Anderson

Semi-Finals

Michael van Gerwen 6-2 Michael Smith

Peter Wright 6-2 James Wade

Final

Michael van Gerwen 6-0 Peter Wright

Night 5 - Brighton Centre, Brighton

Quarter-Finals

Michael Smith 6-1 Gary Anderson

Jonny Clayton 6-5 Peter Wright

Michael van Gerwen 6-5 James Wade

Joe Cullen W/O-W/D Gerwyn Price

Semi-Finals

Michael Smith 6-2 Jonny Clayton

Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Joe Cullen

Final

Michael van Gerwen 6-4 Michael Smith

Night 6 - Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

Quarter-Finals

Michael Smith 6-1 James Wade

Gerwyn Price 6-4 Michael van Gerwen

Gary Anderson 6-5 Jonny Clayton

Peter Wright 6-4 Joe Cullen

Semi-Finals

Michael Smith 6-4 Gerwyn Price

Gary Anderson 6-3 Peter Wright

Final

Gary Anderson 6-4 Michael Smith

Night 7 - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam

Quarter-Finals

Peter Wright 6-5 James Wade

Joe Cullen 6-5 Gary Anderson

Jonny Clayton 6-5 Gerwyn Price

Michael van Gerwen 6-5 Michael Smith

Semi-Finals

Joe Cullen 6-4 Peter Wright

Michael van Gerwen 6-3 Jonny Clayton

Final

Joe Cullen 6-5 Michael van Gerwen

2022 Premier League Darts schedule

Play typically begins at 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT / 8pm CET / 5am AEDT.

2022 Premier League Darts venues

Every single round of the 2022 Premier League Darts is being played at a different venue in a different town or city.

The bulk of the tournament will take place on British soil, but the arrows will cross borders too, with Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin set to host the tournament-ending playoffs.

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