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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Phones May Get a Price Increase

The Galaxy S23 lineup is tipped to cost more than last year’s Samsung phones if you live in Europe and Australia.

If you were planning to upgrade to Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23 series, you may have to pony up more money than before — depending on where you live. According to reliable leaker, Roland Quandt, the price of Samsung’s upcoming flagship phones are tipped to go higher in parts of Europe compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 series. If you live in the US, however, prices are tipped to remain the same.

On Twitter, Quandt posted prices of Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone lineup in Spain, saying the Galaxy S23 will start at 959 euros for the model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The tweet also says a Galaxy S23 Ultra with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage will cost 1,589 euros. According to Samsung’s Spanish website, the Galaxy S22 costs 859 euros and the Galaxy S22 Ultra costs 1,459 euros. Similar price increases are also expected in Germany and the Czech Republic. 9to5Google has reported that the Galaxy S23 phones could cost AU$100 more than the S22 series.

Rumors of the price increases come as inflation remains at stubbornly high levels, putting upward pressure on the price of the components and raw materials required to build a phone.

Samsung has announced it’ll hold its annual Unpacked event in San Francisco on Feb. 1. It will probably show off the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus and the top-spec Galaxy S23 Ultra if the company maintains the pattern it’s followed for the last three generations.

Samsung didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

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

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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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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