Technologies

I’m Dying to Touch the New iPhone Air, and I Bet You Are, Too

Commentary: «Is that the new iPhone?» The iPhone Air’s ultra-thin design will make you the envy of all.

Even if you’re an Android user, you know very well what a standard iPhone looks like. Sure, there are slight variations but for the past few generations, Apple hasn’t exactly done anything radical to the design of its phones — so much so that most people wouldn’t necessarily be able to tell whether you have the latest version of its flagship or not.

But at Tuesday’s Apple event, which brought us the iPhone 17 lineup along with the AirPods Pro 3 and the Apple Watch 11, the company has shaken things up.

The long-rumored iPhone Air is real and it’s not just shockingly thin, but shiny too, making it a real target for the magpies among us. I don’t know about you, but my first thought when I clapped eyes on the new device was, «I want to touch it.» I’ve been writing about iPhones for more than a decade and I can’t remember the last time that was the case.

For most of its length, the Air is just 5.6mm thick. This tantalizingly svelte profile is only further enhanced by the gloss-mirror finish. If you’re among the first to get your hands on this phone, you can guarantee it will draw the eye of everyone in your vicinity, in a way that tends not to happen with tech in 2025.

It hasn’t always been this way. When I was growing up I often couldn’t afford the most advanced or expensive phone — so instead I’d search out the weirdos. Some favorites included the navy blue Sony Ericsson Z200, which had a little circular orange screen on the front, as well as the teeny tiny Sagem MW 3020. These phones were conversation starters — often when I whipped them out of the inside pocket of my school jacket, it was the first time people had ever seen them.

Unless you have a foldable phone, that’s a rare occurrence these days. But I predict the iPhone Air is likely to be a real scene stealer — at least at first. Be warned that people are going to want to hold it, touch it and pretend jokingly to bend it or drop it, so keep it in your pocket if you’re precious about others laying their grubby paws on your tech. If you do unveil it in front of your friends, though, you are likely to be the envy of them all.

«It has been a few years since Apple has had new iPhones that you could put on the table in a coffee shop, meeting room or pub, and people would ask, ‘Is that the new iPhone?'» says Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight. He adds that the iPhone Air «feels differentiated enough that people would consider visiting a store to see it in person.»

These looky-loos will be great for Apple and other phone retailers, even if people don’t end up buying an Air, Wood says. Every time someone walks through the Apple Store door it’s an opportunity to sell them an accessory or an upgrade, so the ripple effect of increased foot traffic inspired by the Air could be felt across Apple’s portfolio. «This is very valuable at a time when people are holding onto their smartphones for longer than ever,» he says.

The iPhone Air isn’t necessarily the new iPhone that will be at the top of everyone’s wish list, but it’s perhaps the one that’s likely to carry the most social cachet for the next year — until of course Apple unveils the long-awaited foldable iPhone, which will no doubt cast this year’s triumph of minimalist design and engineering into the shade.

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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Technologies

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