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• A potential Nintendo Switch 2 colorway may have leaked
• A new image suggests that the console will come in black / orange
• The rumored 'C' button is also visible

The good news is that we might finally know what kinds of colors the Nintendo Switch 2 could be available in. The bad news is that the potential colorway suggested by a recent leak is absolutely hideous.

The information comes from prominent leaker ‘NextHandheld’, who has been sharing images purportedly showing a finalized Nintendo Switch 2 retail unit on X / Twitter over the last few weeks. They respond to a user asking whether the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature blue and orange Joy-Con controllers, posting a cryptic photo that appears to support that claim.

In the image, we see the long-rumored ‘C’ button, a mysterious new input that has shown up in other recent leaks. It’s not entirely clear what it does quite yet, though some have speculated that it could be related to new online functions or a new hardware feature present on the system’s redesigned Joy-Con controllers.

The bottom of the home button can also be seen at the top of the image, which would indicate that this is a photo of the right Joy-Con. Interestingly, the colors are quite unlike anything we’ve seen with the Nintendo Switch thus far. The Joy-Con itself is black, but it's impossible to ignore what looks like a bright orange strip to the left of the controller.

It’s unclear whether this is part of the Joy-Con itself, the mechanism by which it will attach to the console, or just an accessory. It seems safe to assume that the other Joy-Con will feature an inverted version of this color scheme, presumably replacing the orange element with the blue claimed by the leaker.

I’m not the biggest fan of this color scheme, as the orange shown in the leak is quite garish and honestly looks like something you’d see on a piece of construction equipment rather than a gaming console. It’s definitely a bit of a downgrade compared to the now iconic Neon Red/Neon Blue configuration of the original Nintendo Switch, at least in my opinion.

Luckily, Nintendo does tend to release its consoles in a couple of different variants so, if this leak is accurate, there might be a nicer option to choose from when it finally arrives.

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• Model numbers for three phones spotted
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7 look likely
• Another SE foldable should be coming

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review will tell you we've been impressed by Samsung's foldable offerings this year, and now we have a better idea about what's coming through the course of 2025.

The team at Android Authority has been digging into the beta code for One UI 7 (Samsung's take on Android 15), and has discovered some interesting new model numbers that match up with numbers for the current phones.

We can see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 here – designated by the codenames SM-F966 and SM-F751, respectively – and it seems we're also getting a successor to the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

That last phone, codename SM-F968, could perhaps get a global launch – unlike the model it's replacing, which is currently only available in South Korea. The current Z Fold SE is lighter and thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with better cameras and bigger screens, so we'd like to see the next iteration sold more widely.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)

Unfortunately, these code snippets don't tell us too much about what's actually coming with these foldable phones. The names of the phones aren't even included, though Android Authority has made some educated guesses.

In fact, we haven't heard much at all about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. These phones do at least appear to be on the way, though it's not clear what we can look forward to in terms of upgrades.

For the time being at least, the focus is on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, which we're expecting to get a grand unveiling at some point during January. This year the usual three models might get joined by a new Galaxy S25 Slim edition.

We might even get a tri-fold from Samsung sometime during 2025, the thinking being that it wants to push out more form factors and compete directly with the Huawei Mate XT. It's shaping up to be another busy year for Samsung phones.

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• Christmas Eve attack sees Cyberhaven Chrome extension hit
• Some data could have been exfiltrated, Cyberhaven systems secure
• Users are being told to change their passwords

Cyberhaven has confirmed its Google Chrome extension was the subject of a Christmas Eve cyberattack, exposing sensitive customer data like passwords and session tokens.

In a statement, the data loss prevention company noted the attack showed signs of being part of a “wider campaign” to target other companies, too.

The attack started as many others do – an employee fell for a phishing email and shared their credentials, giving the threat actor access to Cyberhaven’s systems.

Cyberhaven shares details of Christmas Eve attack

More specifically, the attacker obtained the worker’s Google Chrome Web Store credentials, allowing them to post a malicious version of its Chrome extension to the marketplace. Only version 24.10.4 was affected on Chrome-based browsers that auto-updated; the code was active between 1:32 AM UTC on December 25 and 2:50 AM UTC on December 26.

CEO Howard Ting said the compromise was detected by the firm’s security team at 11:54 PM UTC on Christmas Day – it was removed within an hour, noting, “I’m proud of how quickly our team reacted, with virtually everyone in the company interrupting their holiday plans to serve our customers, and acting with the transparency that is core to our company values.”

No other Cyberhaven systems, such as CI/CD processes and code signing keys, were compromised, however users’ cookies and authenticated sessions for certain targeted websites could have been exfiltrated.

Users are now being advised to maintain basic internet hygiene principles, such as ensuring that their extensions are up to date (in this case, version 24.10.5 or newer), reviewing logs for suspicious activity, and revoking or rotating all passwords that aren't FIDOv2.

The company has already implemented additional security measures to prevent similar future attacks and is actively cooperating with law enforcement.

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• Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst was recently interviewed by Japanese magazine Famitsu
• He stated that the company will "continually explore opportunities" to bring back old franchises
• He also shared his thoughts on the current state of PlayStation

Could classic PlayStation franchises like Killzone and Gravity Rush make a triumphant return? A recent interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst suggests it could be on the cards.

Speaking with Japanese video game magazine Famitsu (in an interview which we have machine translated) Hulst shared his thoughts on the current trajectory of PlayStation. Following the recent success of the adorable platforming game Astro Bot, which features countless references to all kinds of PlayStation properties, the interviewer asked about the company’s stance on bringing back dormant franchises.

“Our extensive IP portfolio is an important asset for PlayStation,” replied Hulst. “As part of our efforts to strengthen our portfolio, we continually explore opportunities to leverage our legacy IP as well as develop new franchises.” It’s not the juiciest reply, but it definitely doesn’t rule out the possibility.

Hulst also commented on some of the less successful PlayStation releases this year. Regarding the failed live-service FPS Concord, which was shut down just two weeks after it launched, he reaffirmed that the brand will still develop more online titles in addition to its usual single-player output.

“Going forward, we will continue to focus on developing live service titles along with the story-driven single-player titles that our players want,” he said. He then pointed to the successful co-op shooter Helldivers 2 as an example of a product that succeeded due to "continued content provision" and therefore demonstrated “the potential of live service titles”.

Hulst is later asked which upcoming PS5 games he is most looking forward to. “I have high expectations for all projects currently in development, so it’s very difficult to pick just one game or studio,” he responded. “But the announcement of Ghost of Yotei by Sucker Punch Productions, a studio which has produced many masterpieces, was special.”

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• The iPhone SE 4 could come in under $500
• Pricing will vary between countries
• A slight price hike over the iPhone SE 3 is likely

As we wait patiently for the iPhone SE 4 to appear – March 2025 is looking likely as a launch window – we've just got some more information on a potential price, information which lines up neatly with previous rumors.

According to well-known tipster yeux1122 (via @Jukanlosreve), the price is going to be under $500 in the US. That would be a bump of some 16-17% over the starting price of the current model, and its a price prediction we've heard before.

The TechRadar iPhone SE (2022) review will tell you that the 3rd-gen version of this phone started at $429 / £419 / AU$719, although it's not unreasonable to expect some kind of pricing fluctuation if its successor is arriving three years later.

And that's for the 64GB model – it's possible that the new iPhone SE 4 will start with 128GB of storage inside. An iPhone SE (2022) with 128GB of storage inside costs $479 / £469 / AU$799, which is perhaps a fairer comparison with the latest price leak, and would mean a much smaller price bump.

A modern iPhone SE

The iPhone SE 4 could borrow some design cues from the iPhone 14 (Image credit: Future)

Of course, the international currency conversion rates will play a part here, as usual. The same tipster predicts a South Korea starting price of over 800,000 won – substantially more than the current starting price of 650,000 won.

In other words, you may end up paying more or less for the iPhone SE 4 depending on the country you're living in and its current financial situation. Clearly Apple will do its best to keep prices down – what with this being the affordable iPhone option.

It seems this will be the first iPhone SE with a modern look – with Face ID rather than Touch ID and a home button – and the rumors are that the upcoming handset will closely follow the iPhone 14 design from 2022.

The handset has also been tipped to come with an Apple-made chip for Wi-Fi and 5G, something yeux1122 backs up in this latest leak. That should mean the phone costs Apple less, with another own-brand part inside, but we'll have to wait and see if that saving gets passed on to consumers.

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