Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 2/9/2025 - 2/15/2025

What we know about the Apple iPhone SE

Apple still pursuing standalone AR glasses

Apple patches critical iPhone security flaw

Beatbot's AI-powered AquaSense 2 pool cleaners now available

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons expected to feature mouse functionality

JetBlue and GeoGuessr team up for Guess-tination game

Razer unveils White editions of Wolverine V3 Pro, Tournament Edition controllers

Report: Netflix explores video podcasts as a budget-friendly content strategy

Google updates Family Link parental controls

Apple patent points to potential Vision Pro gaming controller

Apple TV app finally arrives on Android

Meta Ray-Ban sales hit 2 million, production to expand significantly

Samsung One UI 7.0 features to vary by device

Gemini's document upload feature now free for all users

OnePlus pauses foldable development, skipping Open 2 launch

What we know about the Apple iPhone SE

Leaked images and rumours suggest the 2025 iPhone SE will feature a notch and a single rear camera (Image: Majin Bu)

Apple is expected to announce a redesigned iPhone SE this week, potentially shaking up its budget-friendly lineup. Rumours point to a website announcement, likely Tuesday or Wednesday morning rather than a full event.

The new SE is anticipated to ditch the home button and thick bezels for a design similar to the iPhone 14, complete with Face ID in a notch and a larger 6.1-inch OLED screen. Other rumoured features include a customizable Action button, a single rear camera (possibly upgraded to 48 megapixels), and a USB-C port. 

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge rumoured to have tiny battery and slow charging

Photo: SamsungThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may have fallen victim to its design ambitions. A recent 3C certification in China revealed a surprisingly small 3,900mAh battery for the device despite its expected 6.7-inch display. This suggests significant compromises were made to achieve a slimmer form factor.

Furthermore, the certification indicated a 25W charging speed, a notable downgrade compared to the 45W capabilities of the larger Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra models. These findings raise concerns about the Galaxy S25 Edge's battery life and charging times. With a smaller battery and slower charging, users may experience frequent top-ups throughout the day.

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Nothing tipped to launch flagship Phone (3) in Q1 2025

Nothing Phone (2) (Photo: Nothing)

A leaked internal email from Nothing founder Carl Pei and shared by Evan Blass, a.k.a. @evleaks, shared what we could expect from Nothing's newest smartphone. The company is supposedly hosting a "landmark smartphone launch" for the Nothing Phone (3), which is being touted as the brand's first flagship phone, in the first quarter of 2025. It will also supposedly be the brand's first device to integrate artificial intelligence features.

Nothing is also focusing on the phone's camera capabilities, with the company expanding its camera teams by 50%. Many smartphone AI features focus on camera capabilities, so this rumoured move isn't surprising.

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