Technologies

Apple’s New iPhone Grip and Stand Puts Accessibility at the Forefront

The Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand was designed with input from people with a range of disabilities that impact dexterity, grip and hand control.

On Thursday, Apple added a new iPhone accessory to its online store: the Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand. It’s an adaptive, ergonomic accessory that was designed using input from people with a range of disabilities, including ones affecting dexterity, grip and hand control.

The $69.95 Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand is MagSafe compatible, and functions as both a stabilizing grip and a vertical or horizontal stand for propping up an iPhone. It’s made of silicone and has a triangular shape, with curved ridges along its outside and a hole in the center. The accessory is designed to cater to people with a range of motor skills, muscle strength and grip tension, as well as those who use an iPhone with one or no hands.

You can choose from a greenish-yellow chartreuse or a color Apple calls «crater,» which is gray with white and black specks. The accessory is available for a limited time on Apple’s online store in the US.

The grip was designed by Bailey Hikawa in Los Angeles. Hikawa has also made cases for the iPhone, which are bold and eccentric, with brightly colored knobs — a little like wrapping a smartphone in modern sculpture. This is the first MagSafe accessory she’s created.

Earlier this year, Apple added a host of new accessibility features to its products, including Braille Access for note-taking, Live Captions on the Apple Watch and Head Tracking for controlling an iPhone or iPad with head movements.

Unrelated to accessibility, one of Apple’s latest accessories has been getting plenty of attention: the iPhone Pocket, a $230 crossbody pouch for your handset.

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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