Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 12/18- 12/24

Coca-Cola teams up with Mark Ronson and Madlib to launch "Recycled Records"

OPPO Find N2 foldable gets slimmer, better displays

Facebook to expand its live chat feature for locked-out users

M2 Mac Pro expected to get delayed

LG will introduce a new InstaView refrigerator at CES 2023

Google brings end-to-end encryption to Gmail on the web

Tinder wants you to set dating expectations with Relationship Goals 

WhatsApp rolls out Accidental Delete feature to undo Delete For Me

Apple wants Dark Sky users to use its revamped Weather app

Apple adds desktop Macs with M1 chips, Studio Display to its self-service repair program

Apple TV app will supposedly come to Android

Foxconn tipped to start manufacturing MacBooks in Vietnam as early as May 2023

Is this the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 launch date?

An iPhone SE refresh might not be coming in 2024

Samsung released 'Star Wars' accessories for some of its newer devices

Samsung has new Pokémon-themed accessories, too

Samsung has new Pokémon-themed accessories, too

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If Pokémon is more your thing than Star Wars, Samsung also has a holiday treat for you. There are a bunch of Pokémon-themed accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and Galaxy Watch5 Series. The new accessories are inspired by Pokémon from the Kanto region and, of course, there's a Poké Ball, too. The Galaxy Z Flip4 Ring Cover has four beloved Pokémon characters on the silicone case. It's available for US$50 (around CA$70). There's also a new Poké Ball Watch Strap for the Galaxy Watch5. That costs US$40 (~CA$55).

Meanwhile, Galaxy Buds2 Pro owners (or those with the Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Buds Pro) can get a Poké Ball Cover for your pair of earbuds. Not only is it a cute case, but it also helps protect your earbuds. This also retails for US$40. These accessories are coming to the US this December 26.

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Samsung released 'Star Wars' accessories for some of its newer devices

If you own a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Watch 4/5, or Galaxy Buds 2, new Star Wars-themed accessories are waiting for you. There's a new Galaxy Z Flip4 Ring clear case for US$39.99 (around CA$55) and a new Flip4 strap featuring the Millennium Falcon for US$19.99 (~CA$27). Samsung also has a new strap and case for the Galaxy Watch4/5 in bright orange for US$49.99 (~CA$68).

There is also a Star Wars-themed Galaxy Buds case with a strap, fitting the Galaxy Buds Live, Buds2, and Buds2 Pro for US$49.99. The earbuds are sold separately, though. Samsung is also offering the option to buy all the new accessories for US$149.99 (~CA$205).

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An iPhone SE refresh might not be coming in 2024

There have been rumours that the next iPhone SE would get an all-screen design similar to the iPhone XR. But that might not happen anytime soon. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on the 2024 release of the iPhone SE 4. He claims the company is likely to cancel or postpone the release of the device due to "lower-than-expected" shipments of the mid-to-low-end iPhones.

Redesigning the iPhone SE would entail increased costs. And if the company can't sell sufficient volume, it might deter them from committing to its production. Apple may keep the existing iPhone SE design, especially with signs of an economic slowdown in the coming years. The tech giant might not be too keen to invest in a new product line.

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