CMF Phone 2 Pro to Include Transparent Protective Case in Retail Package

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CMF Phone 2 Pro to Launch Globally With Transparent Case and Charger Included

The CMF Phone 2 Pro is set for its global debut on April 28, with India included as one of the launch markets. While the company has kept much of the smartphone’s design under wraps, teasers and recent social media activity from company executives are beginning to paint a clearer picture. One of the key highlights is the inclusion of accessories in the retail box—something that’s becoming less common in the smartphone industry.

Akis Evangelidis, co-founder of Nothing and President of Nothing India, confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) that the CMF Phone 2 Pro will ship with a transparent protective back cover. This announcement follows an earlier post where he stated that the phone will also include a charging adapter, at least in the Indian market. The accessories seem to be tailored specifically for Indian customers, though it remains to be seen whether the same packaging applies globally.

The image Evangelidis shared shows a glimpse of the phone’s transparent case, with cutouts hinting at a triple rear camera setup. While no full renders have been officially released, the positioning of the cutouts appears to support earlier rumors of a distinctive triangular camera arrangement on the rear panel.

Leaked images from earlier this year also pointed to the same design language, showcasing two vertically-aligned circular sensors at the top left corner, a third smaller sensor placed adjacent, and an LED flash below. With these latest confirmations, CMF appears to be aiming for a feature-rich mid-range device that stands out not just in hardware, but also in offering more value right out of the box.

OpenAI Unveils O3 and O4-Mini Models Featuring Advanced Visual Reasoning

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OpenAI Launches O3 and O4-Mini AI Models With Enhanced Visual Reasoning

OpenAI has unveiled two new AI models—O3 and O4-Mini—designed to push the boundaries of machine reasoning and visual understanding. These models are successors to the earlier O1 and O3-Mini versions and are available to paid ChatGPT users. Highlighted for their visible chain-of-thought (CoT) capabilities, the new models are built to process complex queries involving both text and visual inputs. Their release follows closely on the heels of the GPT-4.1 model series, marking a busy week for the San Francisco-based AI research company.

Announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI described O3 and O4-Mini as their “smartest and most capable” models to date. One of their standout features is enhanced visual reasoning—the ability to interpret and draw inferences from images. This advancement allows the models to extract detailed context, understand spatial relationships, and interpret ambiguous visual data more effectively than their predecessors.

OpenAI also revealed that these are the first models capable of autonomously using all the tools integrated into ChatGPT, such as Python coding, web browsing, file analysis, and image generation. This multi-tool synergy enables the models to handle more dynamic tasks, such as manipulating images (cropping, zooming, flipping), running analytical scripts, or retrieving information even from flawed or low-quality visuals. The potential applications range from reading difficult handwriting to identifying obscure details in images.

In terms of performance, OpenAI claims that both O3 and O4-Mini outperform previous versions—including GPT-4o and O1—on benchmarks like MMMU, MathVista, “VLMs are blind,” and CharXiv. While no comparisons were made with third-party models, these internal benchmarks suggest a notable leap in reasoning and image-based comprehension. As OpenAI continues to iterate, these releases underscore its ongoing focus on building increasingly versatile and intelligent AI systems.

New Android Vitals Metric from Google Aims to Help Developers Reduce App Battery Drain

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Google Introduces Beta Metric to Help Developers Curb Android Battery Drain

Google is rolling out a new beta feature aimed at helping Android app developers tackle a persistent problem: battery drain caused by excessive background activity. As part of its Android Vitals initiative, the company has introduced a new metric that focuses specifically on identifying “excessive wake locks”—a major contributor to unnecessary power consumption when devices are idle.

Wake locks allow apps to keep the device’s CPU running even when the screen is off, enabling tasks like syncing data or downloading content in the background. While useful in moderation, overuse of wake locks can prevent a phone from entering low-power states, leading to significant battery loss. The new Android Vitals metric will alert developers if their app holds partial wake locks for more than three hours in a 24-hour period, which Google considers excessive. Developers can consult updated documentation to better understand and manage these thresholds.

This initiative is part of a broader effort by Google to encourage better app performance and energy efficiency across the Android ecosystem. Over time, Google may use these performance indicators to promote well-optimized apps more visibly on the Google Play store. This would not only benefit developers by improving app discoverability but also offer users a clearer path to battery-friendly software.

In support of the initiative, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Samsung are collaborating with Google by providing user experience insights. “We believe this collaboration will lead to a more consistent and positive experience for all Android users,” Samsung stated, expressing its commitment to enhancing app performance and battery life through joint efforts with Google and Android developers.