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Samsung’s New Galaxy Phones Are Coming Jan. 17

The Galaxy S24 lineup is expected to be the star of the show at Samsung’s next Unpacked event.

Samsung is launching its next crop of mobile devices — presumably the rumored Galaxy S24 series — on Jan. 17, the company said Tuesday. In what will be one of the first major smartphone launches of 2024, Samsung’s devices are expected to include new AI-powered features among other routine camera and processor upgrades.

Samsung typically focuses on camera improvements to set its new phones apart from previous models. But this year, AI is expected to play a big role in the Galaxy S24 series. The devices will likely be the first new phones to include Galaxy AI, which the company described as a «comprehensive mobile AI experience» when it teased the feature in November. Otherwise, rumors and leaks suggest that a new titanium build and a design with flatter edges could be in store for the top-of-the line Ultra model.

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The event will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, at 10 a.m. PT. It will also be livestreamed across Samsung’s channels. In typical Samsung fashion, the company is offering a promotion for those who want to reserve new Galaxy devices early. Now through Jan. 16, customers who reserve a device through Samsung’s website or app will get a $50 credit.

Samsung’s January Unpacked event comes as tech companies find new ways to infuse mobile devices with generative AI, or AI that can create content and conjure conversational (but not always accurate) answers in response to prompts based on training data. Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, for example, include AI-fueled photo editing features for erasing, moving and resizing objects in photos. Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for smartphones, which is expected to power the Galaxy S24 series, was also designed to bring more AI to phones.

Based on supposed leaks and Samsung’s Galaxy AI announcement from November, it sounds like the Galaxy S24 series will further signal that smartphones are moving in an AI-centric direction.

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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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