Pocket-lint Daily - Oppo flips & Apple VR nears

All the tech daily! By Chris Hall | Thursday February 16 2023 - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Website](  Oppo Find N2 Flip gets its global launch, undercutting the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the process POCKET-LINT What's happened? Oppo has [announced]( that it will be bringing the Find N2 Flip to the UK and Europe. Why does it matter? It will cost under £900 when it's available to buy, undercutting the original launch price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. What's my take? The folding phone market is hotting up, with more models appearing and giving customers more choice - at more attractive prices. Of the folding phones out there, it's the flip variety that's the most popular and here we have Oppo going up against Samsung and Motorola. So there's plenty of positivity about this device, mostly focused on the large exterior display, which is big enough to be actually useful. You can read [our first impressions here]( and see how it [compares to the Samsung here](.  Apple's Reality Pro headset might finally make an appearance at WWDC APPLE What's happened? Apple's highly anticipated mixed-reality headset will reportedly make its debut at the [Worldwide Developers Conference in June](. Why does it matter? Thought to be called Reality Pro, the mixed-reality headset is expected to cost around $3,000. It could feature dual 4K displays and cameras that allow for advanced tracking and controller-free input. But, you will reportedly need to carry the battery in an external pack. What's my take? There's no shortage of excitement about [Apple's rumoured VR headset](, which is expected to launch in a Pro version, but potentially follow with a consumer version soon after. I suspect that Apple will first showcase a developer version aimed at businesses, but then have something more affordable for casual users at a later date. WWDC is often the venue for a lot of software reveals, and we wouldn't be surprised if Apple finally lifted the lid on this product. Could this be a critical turning point in VR adoption? Speaking of which...  Sony PlayStation VR2 review: Can the ultimate PS5 accessory deliver? POCKET-LINT What's happened? Virtual reality has had a fair few false starts over the last decade. It certainly seems that each year was going to be the one where the technology would break through to the public domain, but largely to no avail. There has been nothing wrong with the devices, but it's just not really captured the attention of the wider market. So far. That hasn’t deterred Sony from having a second crack, however. In fact, it may have provided the fuel as it’s back with a new headset – the PlayStation VR2 for the PS5. And, it certainly seems to have learned many a lesson from its predecessor. This is a much more accomplished device for sure. Our quick verdict Sony's second stab at virtual reality is a resounding success. Not only has it got the technical nous to offer premium VR experiences, the PSVR2 has a healthy lineup of games at launch with many more to come. Yes, it is pricey and the lack of backward compatibility with original PSVR games disappoints, but not enough to deter us from enjoying every minute in this great headset. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it MediaTek reveals the [Dimensity 7200 chipset](, powering the future of mid-range smartphones. --- Tile introduces [Anti-Theft Mode]( to prevent thieves from knowing they are being tracked. --- Google Pixel 6a has a [$150 price cut, priced at $229]( (was $449). That's a third off the pure Android mobile, with a 6.1-inch FHD+ display and a 24-hour battery life.  From The Gear Loop THE GEAR LOOP Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Shoes review: Lightweight and super stiff for serious off-road efforts. [Read more.](  And finally... POCKET-LINT Here's a comprehensive round-up of the [top Beats headphones and earbuds]( to consider.  Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify](,  or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, the Pocket-lint Podcast takes a look at the announcements made during the OnePlus event, and chats with Peloton instructor, Sam Yo. [Listen to the latest episode today.]( Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project] [Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.