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Update Your LG Smartphone Now. Soon, You Won’t Be Able To

If you have an old LG phone, you’ll need to update it soon — LG stopped creating new smartphones in 2021 and is shutting down its update servers on June 30.

When LG left the smartphone industry in 2021, the company laid out a three-year plan to continue supporting customers with new updates for eligible phone models. While that support has continued for a little longer than the pledged time, LG is finally shutting down its smartphone update servers on June 30.

At the end of June, LG smartphones will no longer be able to install any new Android OS updates. This means you’ll be limited to the last version you downloaded before the servers were shut down.

Even if you’re downloading before the servers are discontinued, you can only upgrade to Android 12 or Android 13 and download any missing security patches, depending on your device.

LG is also shutting down the LG Bridge PC app. This software allows you to manage your phone’s contacts, images and videos on a desktop. More importantly, the app interfaces with LG smartphones to create data backups and install software updates. The LG Bridge software will also be sunsetted on June 30.

LG kept its phone update servers ‘past the typical use date’

Avi Greengart, a mobile analyst and president of Techsponential, says LG kept the lights on for a fairly long time in an environment in which consumers typically upgrade their devices every two or three years. Even so, he told CNET that today’s phones are being used longer than before — and they’re getting more support as well.

«Companies like Samsung are promising to update both the OS and security for up to eight years, which means that (those phones) will get new features long into the future,» Greengart said.

LG’s decision to end support for its smartphones will affect a «vanishingly small number of users,» according to Greengart. He advises that users upgrade their phones when they stop receiving security updates.

While many modern phones have outpaced the technology in older LG models, Greengart said that some customers hold onto their devices because of unique LG design traits like the rear fingerprint reader placement and dual-screen cover displays.

Greengart suggests that these customers look for alternatives that offer «secure face ID or fingerprint readers on the side power button» and «large fold phones from Samsung and Google in the US, along with Oppo and Honor in markets where those are sold.»

A representative for LG didn’t respond 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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