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Samsung’s One UI Code Hints at Existence of ‘Wide’ Galaxy Z Fold

The company’s latest Android application packages, spotted by a leaker online, include references to animations for the rumored phone.

We may see a wide version of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold phone sooner rather than later, according to a report by Android Authority using Android Package files spotted by known leaker wr3ckl3ss. The latest One UI 9 build includes light and dark mode animations for a new foldable phone, which could be the wide Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.

The latest data scraped from Samsung’s One UI Android APKs has a product codename — «H8» — plastered all over it. Android Authority’s previous reporting connected the H8 to a device model number SM-F971U, which is rumored to be a wide Galaxy Z Fold phone. While data scraped from APKs doesn’t always make it to a full release of the software, the mention of new hardware is a good flag for what’s being internally developed.

It’s important to note that there are still no leaked photos or concrete visual assets indicating the existence of the wide Galaxy Z Fold. Several crude AI mockups have circulated online, generated in response to features that might show up on Samsung’s rumored phone, but no leaker has produced real photos of the device.

A representative for Samsung didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Most of our knowledge about this new Galaxy Z Fold is derived from a Korean report from Etnews, which says Samsung has been working on a device referred to internally as the «Wide Fold.» While the latest info gleaned from the APKs doesn’t offer insight into how the phone will look, this report claims the Wide Fold will be squarer and boxier, with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The phone could have a 7.6-inch internal screen when open, and a 5.4-inch external display when folded, according to the report.

Samsung’s rumored wide foldable phone might be designed to shake up its lineup just as Apple is rumored to bring its first iPhone Fold to the market in 2026. It also follows the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold earlier this year.

The H8 animations included in the latest One UI APKs are the most compelling developments surrounding this phone we’ve seen yet, and they might lend credence to the idea that we’ll hear more about the Wide Fold through official Samsung channels soon.

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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