Weekend Tech News #20: Galaxy S24 Series set to launch on January 17, Apple blocks users from downgrading to iOS 17.2

The Weekend Tech News section will bring you notable technology news from the past week, such as the official confirmation of the Galaxy S24 lineup launching on January 17, Clicks - case, turning the 15 Pro into a BlackBerry phone, the design of OPPO Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra revealed clearly in a series of real-life photos, officially blocking users from downgrading to iOS 17.2, Redmi Note 13 Series set to launch in Vietnam on January 15, and iOS 17.3 beta 2 potentially bricking iPhones after updating.

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Samsung officially confirms Galaxy S24 Series to launch on January 17!

After a long period of rumors, Samsung has finally confirmed that it will host the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024 on January 15. At this event, the company will introduce the highly anticipated trio of flagships: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and others.

The next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place at 10 a.m. on January 17, 2024, PDT, which is 1 a.m. on January 18, 2024, in Vietnam, and will be livestreamed on Samsung's website and YouTube.

According to sources, the Galaxy S24 series will be the main focus of the upcoming event. These are the 'AI Phones' with many interesting Galaxy AI features. Artificial intelligence is the main focus of the new high-end phones, with both the Exynos 2400 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets boasting impressive AI capabilities. Additionally, Samsung's next flagship series will feature impressive hardware upgrades.

Introducing Clicks - a case that transforms the iPhone 15 Pro into a BlackBerry phone, priced at 3.39 million dong

This week, Clicks, a company founded by renowned YouTuber Michael Fisher and tech blogger 'CrackBerry Kevin,' brought a surprise to iFans by introducing an iPhone case that adds a physical QWERTY keyboard for users.

Priced at $139 USD (approximately 3.39 million dong), the Clicks - case connects to iPhones via the charging port, extending the phone's length. An additional port at the bottom allows charging without removing the case. Available in bright yellow 'Bumblebee' or gray 'London Sky,' the accessory evokes nostalgia for old BlackBerry phones. For more details, check out the article below.

Apple officially blocks users from downgrading to iOS 17.2

This week, Apple officially stopped signing iOS 17, meaning iPhone users who upgraded to iOS 17.2.1 can no longer downgrade to the previous version.

It's no surprise that Apple prevents iPhone users from downgrading to iOS 17.2. The company typically stops signing older iOS versions after releasing new ones to encourage customers to update their operating systems and prevent them from downgrading to older, less secure versions of the ‌iPhone‌ operating system.

Officially: Redmi Note 13 Series to launch in Vietnam on January 15

Xiaomi Vietnam has announced the launch of the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G smartphones on January 15.

The Redmi Note 13 will feature a 6.67-inch Full-H 120Hz AMOLED display. Inside, this smartphone will utilize the Snapdragon 685 chip, 6GB of RAM, 256GB of ROM, a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera system, a 16MP selfie camera, a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, and run on Android 13 with MIUI 14.

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G will feature the Dimensity 7200 Ultra chip, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone will sport a curved 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,712 x 1,220 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It will boast a 200MP primary camera, along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. Additionally, this phone will feature a 16MP selfie camera, a 5000mAh battery with impressive 120W fast charging support.

Warning: iOS 17.3 beta 2 may cause iPhone to brick after updating

This week, Apple released iOS 17.3 beta 2 update for developers to test new features. However, shortly after the software was released, many users reported that their iPhones were bricked during the installation process.

According to reports from MacRumors, Twitter, and Mastodon forums, some ‌iPhone‌ owners attempting to update to iOS 17.3 beta 2 have found their devices stuck in a boot loop with a frozen black screen displaying a spinning wheel. For more details, check out the article below.

Clear Images of OPPO Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra Designs Revealed in a Series of Real-Life Photos

OPPO is gearing up to release the new generation flagship duo, Find X7 and OPPO Find X7 Ultra. This week, we got a clear look at the designs of these phones through a series of leaked real-life photos.

Accordingly, the upcoming OPPO Find X7 series seems to draw inspiration from the OnePlus Open. They feature eye-catching dual-tone backs and a relatively large circular camera module, promising to attract attention from users at first glance. If you're seeking a combination of glass and leather backs, then the Find X7 Ultra variant is for you. Additionally, the standard Find X7 also promises to be popular due to its stunning black and lavender colors, showcasing the device's sophistication.