Technologies

The Trump Phone Looks Like This. No, Wait, It Looks Like This

In a clumsy T1 preview, Trump Mobile teases two entirely different phones on social media.

Trump Mobile has teased its T1 Phone once again, saying, «The wait is almost over!» The question is, what exactly are we waiting for?

This week, the company showed off on social media two distinctly different and seemingly Photoshopped looks for the T1, also known as the «Trump Phone.» A Trump Mobile Instagram post shows what appears to be an iPhone 16 Pro Max with a gold finish and a US flag. A post on X (and another on Instagram) shows what looks a lot like a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both depictions of the phone sport a US flag and the organization’s distinctive gold finish.

Thickening the plot: The X post clearly shows a logo for phone case maker Spigen under the US flag, to which Spigen replied, «?? bro what?» The company also posted, «lawsuit incoming.»

In June, Trump Mobile’s initial preview of the T1 had a somewhat different iPhone look, which can still be seen in at least two places on the Trump Mobile website.

Social media had thoughts and questions on the matter.

«Why does the appearance keep changing??» commented Instagram user actuallykaaari.

«Trump Mobile’s fake iPhone is now a fake S25 Ultra | We still don’t know what the T1 Phone will look like, but it certainly won’t be this,» wrote chrisdh79 on Reddit.

Trump Mobile didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

These latest teases for the T1 phone come as major phone makers continue to roll out their cutting-edge models. Last month, Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Fold 7 foldable phone. This week, Google showed off its Pixel 10 lineup, and next month, Apple is expected to introduce its iPhone 17 devices.

This summer, the Trump Organization company backed off its claims that the T1 phone would be «designed and built in the United States,» replacing that phrasing with the murkier «it’s brought to life right here in the USA. With American hands behind every device.» (One analyst speculated a couple of months back that it might be originating with China’s Wingtech.)

Basically, at this point, we don’t know what the T1 is going to look like or where it’s going to be made. What we do know is that preorders cost $499, and the specs include:

6.25-inch Punch Hole AMOLED screen
120 Hz refresh rate
50-megapixel main camera
5000mAh battery / 20W PD
Fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock

The Trump Mobile website says that the T1 phone will be released «later this year.»

Technologies

Verum Messenger: How to Protect Your Personal Data and Why Choosing a Secure Messenger Matters

A major data leak has been reported involving users of the Russian messenger MAX. Hackers claimed to have obtained the platform’s entire database, which includes 46,203,590 records. To prove their claims, they published part of the stolen data publicly.

According to preliminary information, the attackers gained access to users’ personal details, including contact numbers, chats, IP addresses, and other sensitive data. Cybersecurity experts warn that such incidents can lead to serious consequences — from account takeovers and extortion to large-scale phishing attacks.

Why these leaks happen

The main cause of such breaches is the storage of personal user data on servers without adequate protection or encryption. If attackers gain access to these servers, users’ information becomes fully exposed.

Additionally, many popular messaging apps require users to register with a phone number and provide extra personal information, increasing the amount of data that can be stolen.

How to reduce the risks

The only reliable way to protect your personal messages and data is to use messaging platforms that do not store personal information on their servers and rely on true end-to-end encryption.

One such solution is Verum Messenger — a next-generation app built on the principle of maximum privacy. The platform:

does not store users’ personal data;
uses unique encryption keys generated locally on the user’s device;
does not require a phone number or other personal information to register;
has no access to messages, calls, or files;
provides effective anti-spam and anti-scam protection;
offers private chats and group channels with flexible security settings.

Even in the event of a server breach, attackers would not be able to access message content — because encryption keys simply do not exist on the company’s side.

Freedom of communication without the risk of leaks

In addition to its strong security foundation, Verum Messenger offers a built-in ecosystem of tools — from encrypted email Verum Mail and an integrated VPN for anonymous connections to free crypto mining with Verum Coin and eSIM connectivity in over 150 countries worldwide.

As data breaches become increasingly common, choosing a secure messenger is no longer just about convenience — it’s about personal safety.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Oct. 20

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 20.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It was a tough one for a change! That 1-Across is going to slyly trick you as to what a mouse is. So if you need the answers, read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Sound from a mouse
Answer: CLICK

6A clue: Many-headed serpent killed by Hercules
Answer: HYDRA

7A clue: View from a cruise ship window
Answer: OCEAN

8A clue: «See ya later!»
Answer: PEACE

9A clue: Animal whose antlers can grow up to an inch per day
Answer: ELK

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Dice, e.g.
Answer: CHOP

2D clue: French for «high school»
Answer: LYCEE

3D clue: 10 out of 10
Answer: IDEAL

4D clue: Sound from a bat
Answer: CRACK

5D clue: «Citizen ___»
Answer: KANE

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 20, #392

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 20, No. 392.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition has a category for all the Windy City residents out there. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Deep-dish pizza, anyone?

Green group hint: Duke it out.

Blue group hint: College division.

Purple group hint: «Go to your ____!»