Technologies

I’m Dying to Touch the New iPhone Air, and I Bet You Are, Too

Commentary: «Is that the new iPhone?» The iPhone Air’s ultra-thin design will make you the envy of all.

Even if you’re an Android user, you know very well what a standard iPhone looks like. Sure, there are slight variations but for the past few generations, Apple hasn’t exactly done anything radical to the design of its phones — so much so that most people wouldn’t necessarily be able to tell whether you have the latest version of its flagship or not.

But at Tuesday’s Apple event, which brought us the iPhone 17 lineup along with the AirPods Pro 3 and the Apple Watch 11, the company has shaken things up.

The long-rumored iPhone Air is real and it’s not just shockingly thin, but shiny too, making it a real target for the magpies among us. I don’t know about you, but my first thought when I clapped eyes on the new device was, «I want to touch it.» I’ve been writing about iPhones for more than a decade and I can’t remember the last time that was the case.

For most of its length, the Air is just 5.6mm thick. This tantalizingly svelte profile is only further enhanced by the gloss-mirror finish. If you’re among the first to get your hands on this phone, you can guarantee it will draw the eye of everyone in your vicinity, in a way that tends not to happen with tech in 2025.

It hasn’t always been this way. When I was growing up I often couldn’t afford the most advanced or expensive phone — so instead I’d search out the weirdos. Some favorites included the navy blue Sony Ericsson Z200, which had a little circular orange screen on the front, as well as the teeny tiny Sagem MW 3020. These phones were conversation starters — often when I whipped them out of the inside pocket of my school jacket, it was the first time people had ever seen them.

Unless you have a foldable phone, that’s a rare occurrence these days. But I predict the iPhone Air is likely to be a real scene stealer — at least at first. Be warned that people are going to want to hold it, touch it and pretend jokingly to bend it or drop it, so keep it in your pocket if you’re precious about others laying their grubby paws on your tech. If you do unveil it in front of your friends, though, you are likely to be the envy of them all.

«It has been a few years since Apple has had new iPhones that you could put on the table in a coffee shop, meeting room or pub, and people would ask, ‘Is that the new iPhone?'» says Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight. He adds that the iPhone Air «feels differentiated enough that people would consider visiting a store to see it in person.»

These looky-loos will be great for Apple and other phone retailers, even if people don’t end up buying an Air, Wood says. Every time someone walks through the Apple Store door it’s an opportunity to sell them an accessory or an upgrade, so the ripple effect of increased foot traffic inspired by the Air could be felt across Apple’s portfolio. «This is very valuable at a time when people are holding onto their smartphones for longer than ever,» he says.

The iPhone Air isn’t necessarily the new iPhone that will be at the top of everyone’s wish list, but it’s perhaps the one that’s likely to carry the most social cachet for the next year — until of course Apple unveils the long-awaited foldable iPhone, which will no doubt cast this year’s triumph of minimalist design and engineering into the shade.

Technologies

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Technologies

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im