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OnePlus 15’s Global Model Will Get a Huge 7,300-mAh Battery, 165Hz Refresh Rate

The next OnePlus phone appears primed for gaming, with the global model confirmed to feature several high-powered specs.

When the OnePlus 15 launches in the US, it’ll have one of the biggest batteries available on a flagship Android phone. OnePlus has confirmed in a Thursday announcement that its upcoming phone will include a 7,300-mAh battery along with a number of other high-powered specs.

Many of these specs are shared with the recently launched Chinese model of the OnePlus 15, and are being teased ahead of the phone’s Nov. 13 global launch. The 7,300-mAh battery will recharge at 80-watt wired speeds over the SuperVooc standard or at 50-watt wireless charging speeds over AirVooc. Those speeds will likely require power adapters sold by OnePlus and, as expected, are a tad slower than the 120-watt speed touted by the Chinese edition of the OnePlus 15.

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The OnePlus 15’s 6.78-inch display will feature a 1.5K resolution and support a 165Hz refresh rate, with OnePlus claiming that games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Brawl Stars will run on the phone at 165 frames per second.

We’ve seen other gaming phones, such as the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, include this refresh rate, but the OnePlus 15 will do so at a higher display resolution. Ideally, this means that games capable of supporting the resolution and the higher frame rate could look quite detailed while animating as smooth as ever.

The screen will also support a 3,200Hz touch sampling rate, which should ensure that its display is highly responsive during such games. By comparison, the recently released RedMagic 11 Pro gaming phone has a 2,592Hz touch sampling rate, which is also quite sensitive.

As expected, the OnePlus 15 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the fastest currently available. The company said that the OnePlus 15 will also include a cooling system that is said to include a vapor chamber along with an «aerospace-derived aerogel insulation layer» to minimize surface heat transfer.

While we’re still waiting for OnePlus to fully reveal camera specs for the global edition of the OnePlus 15, my colleague David Lumb got an early look at the phone’s cameras, taking photos around the Los Angeles area. Should the cameras also follow suit with the Chinese model, they would include a 50-megapixel wide, a 50-megapixel ultrawide and a 50-megapixel telephoto with a 3.5x optical zoom. The selfie shooter on the Chinese model is a 32-megapixel camera.

The OnePlus 15 will also come in a Sand Storm model, made from a material that OnePlus describes as being tougher than titanium. Recent promotional photos show it alongside a black and purple model. We’ll find out more about the global edition of the OnePlus 15 next week during its Nov. 13 launch.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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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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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