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Trump Asks Apple to Make Your Next iPhone in the US, Not India

Apple has agreed to «up» production in the US, according to the president.

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has reportedly agreed to increase the amount of iPhone production that takes place in the US, according to President Donald Trump.

Speaking to press in Qatar, Trump said he had «a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,» regarding Apple’s plans to shift production away from China to India in a bid to avoid tariffs. But the president has asked Cook not to build out its Indian manufacturing base.

Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment on the matter.

Back in February, Apple announced plans to boost US-based production with a $500 billion investment that will see it build new manufacturing facilities and a manufacturing academy across multiple states. But earlier this month, Cook also said the majority of Apple’s iPhone production would shift to India.

The reason tech companies including Apple don’t already manufacture devices in the US is that the cost of domestic manufacturing and labor in the US is currently still too high for them to consider abandoning their international supply chains. Tariffs might be pushing the price of goods up, but shifting production to the US is only likely to exacerbate the rising cost of almost everything we buy.

But for Trump, making iPhones in the US should be the priority. «I said to him, Tim, you my friend, I treated you very good,» the president said, recounting his conversation with Cook. «You’re coming here with $500 billion but now I hear you building all over India. I don’t want you building in India.»

According to Trump, Cook agreed to Apple «upping their production in the United States.» Even if that is the case, the reality is that it could be a long time before your next iPhone is made in the US.

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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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