Technologies

Apple Reportedly Cancels iPhone SE 4

Apple may have abandoned a full-screen iPhone SE in 2024 due to recession worries.

Apple has reportedly canceled the fourth-generation iPhone SE 4, which was predicted to come out next year, ahead of what’s expected to be a difficult year for phone sales.

While he’d originally predicted last month that Apple may delay or cancel the iPhone SE 4, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo asserted in a blog post that the company has canceled the phone entirely, citing sources in Apple’s supply chain.

Kuo believes the lower-than-expected shipments of the iPhone SE 3 and other niche models like the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 14 Plus would lead Apple to cancel its next iPhone SE model. The company may also have been wary about transitioning from the iPhone SE 3, which still has the massive top-and-bottom bezels and home button design of the iPhone 6, to a full-screen design in the iPhone SE 3 — especially ahead of a predicted recession in 2023.

Apple already saw declining preorders for the base iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models in favor of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max versions, a symptom of tightening budgets and more aggressive promotions to sell the more premium phones. Phone sales overall declined by 9.1% in 2022 according to analyst firm IDC, and they’ve already lowered their expected shipments in 2023 by 70 million units, per Light Reading. Perhaps Apple won’t refresh the iPhone SE line in 2024 as previously predicted, or simply retain its existing design and simply refresh the internals, as the iPhone SE 3 did.

Apple did not respond to request for comment by time of publication.

Technologies

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