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Apple Has No Current Plans to Resurrect the iPhone Mini

The company has shifted away from smaller form factor phones as it eyes even bigger models.

For fans who once loved the iPhone mini, it appears the diminutive device won’t make a comeback anytime soon.

Apple has no current plans to reintroduce the smaller iPhone model, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said in a recent livestreamed Q&A session. He noted the company has shifted away from smaller form factor designs to go «bigger and bigger and bigger,» which in turn makes the smaller phones feel even smaller. «We’ll see what the market tells Apple,» he added.

The statements from the longtime Apple reporter, who has close ties to company sources, come as the company recently stopped selling its third-generation iPhone SE — effectively leaving no iPhone model with a display under 6 inches. The company is also reportedly working on a foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch crease-free inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, with a launch date of as early as next year.

The iPhone mini, which hasn’t been refreshed since 2021, featured a 5.4-inch display. The smaller form factor debuted with the iPhone 12 Mini in 2020.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Although the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini developed a niche fanbase, particularly among people who thought it fit better in their hands, they failed to gain widespread traction. At the time, Counterpoint Research reported the iPhone 12 mini accounted for only 5% of iPhone 12 sales in January 2021. Neither the iPhone 12 mini nor the 13 mini cracked the top 10 list of best-selling smartphones by the end of that year, according to Counterpoint.

Ramon Llamas, a director at market research firm IDC, told CNET «the writing was on the wall for this one.»

«With the trend to larger and larger smartphones — hello there, iPhone Pro Max — and the success of value-based products — iPhone SE and iPhone 16e — the iPhone mini’s niche spot in the world has been under constant pressure from all of its other iPhone cousins,» Llamas said.

«I think a lot of people liked it, particularly for their aging parents who wanted something small and simple to handle — but rarely for themselves.»

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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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