Technologies

The iPhone 17 Cameras Need Google’s Approach for Identifying AI Images

Commentary: Google is taking the correct stance on tagging both AI-generated images and photos straight out of the camera. Apple should join in and throw its weight in the right direction.

Nearly all of the new camera features of Google’s Pixel 10 Pro lean on artificial intelligence. When you use Pro Res Zoom to zoom in at 100x, for example, the Pixel Camera uses generative AI to recreate a sharp, clear version. Or when you’re taking photos of people, the Auto Best Take feature melds multiple shots to create an image where everyone looks good.

But Google added another low-level feature to the Pixel 10 line, C2PA content credentials, that isn’t getting much attention. C2PA, or the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, is an effort to identify whether an image has been created or edited using AI and help weed out fake images. AI misinformation is a growing problem, especially as the systems used to create them have been rapidly improving — with Google among those advancing the technology.

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Apple, however, is not part of the coalition of companies pledging to work with C2PA content credentials. But it sells millions of iPhones, some of the most popular image-making devices in the world. It’s time the company implemented the technology in its upcoming iPhone 17 cameras.

Identifying genuine photos from AI-edited ones

C2PA is an initiative founded by Adobe to tag media with content credentials that identify whether they’re AI-generated or AI-edited. Google is a member of the coalition. Starting with the Pixel 10 line, every image captured by the camera is embedded with C2PA information, and if you use AI tools to edit a photo in the Google Photos app, it will also get flagged as being AI-edited.

When viewing an image in Google Photos on a phone, swipe up to display information about it. In addition to data such as which camera settings were used to capture the image, at the bottom is a new «How this was made» section. It’s not incredibly detailed – a typical shot says it’s «Media captured with a camera» — but if an AI tool such as Pro Res Zoom was used, you’ll see «Edited with AI tools.» (I was able to view this on a Pixel 10 Pro XL and a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it didn’t show up in the Google Photos app on an iPhone 16 Pro.)

As another example, if you edit a photo after taking it using the Help me edit field to replace the background of an image, the generated version also includes «Edited with AI tools» in the information.

To be fair, AI has a role in pretty much every photo you take with a smartphone, given that machine learning is used to identify objects and scenes to better merge bursts of exposures that are captured when you tap the shutter button. The Pixel 10 flags those as «Edited with non-AI tools,» so Google is specifically applying the AI tag to images where generative AI is at work. So far, the implementation is inconsistent: A short AI-generated clip I made using the Photo to Video feature in Google Photos on the Pixel 10 Pro XL shows no C2PA data at all, though it does include a «Veo» watermark in the corner of the video.

What’s important is that the C2PA info is there

But here’s the key point: What Google is doing is not just tagging pictures that have been touched by AI. The Camera app is adding the C2PA data to every photo it captures, even the ones you snap and do nothing with.

The goal is not to highlight AI-edited photos. It’s to let you look at any photo and see where it came from.

When I talked to Isaac Reynolds, group product manager for the Pixel cameras, before the Pixel 10 launch, C2PA was a prominent topic even though in practical terms the feature isn’t remotely as visible as Pro Res Zoom or the new Camera Coach.

«The reason we are so committed to saving this metadata in every Pixel camera picture is so people can start to be suspicious of pictures without any information,» said Reynolds. «We’re just trying to flood the market with this label so people start to expect the data to be there.»

This is why I think Apple needs to adopt C2PA and tag every photo made with an iPhone. It would represent a massive influx of tagged images and give weight to the idea that an image with no tag should be regarded as potentially not genuine. If an image looks off, particularly when it involves current events or is meant to imitate a business in order to scam you, looking at its information can help you make a better-informed choice.

Google isn’t an outlier here. Samsung Galaxy phones add an AI watermark and a content credential tag to images that incorporate AI-generated material. Unfortunately, since Apple is not even listed as one of the C2PA members, I admit it seems like a stretch to expect that the company would adopt the technology. But given Apple’s size and influence in the market, adding C2PA credentials to every image the iPhone makes would make a difference and hopefully encourage even more companies to get on board.

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Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im