Technologies

I, for One, Welcome a Brown iPhone 18 Pro. But Only on One Condition

Commentary: If Apple steals this Motorola Razr design feature, I think a brown iPhone could be stunning and not look like poop.

The iPhone 17 Pro launch feels like it was yesterday (it was actually two months ago) and we already have rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro — the most significant of which concerns the colors it might come in. After the 17 Pro debuted in cosmic orange, deep blue and silver, scuttlebutt suggests Apple could release the iPhone 18 Pro in a strikingly different trio of hues: purple, burgundy and coffee.

Yep, you could be rocking a brown iPhone in 2026. And while I can imagine a lot of people not opting for a possible poop-colored phone, I’m for it — albeit with one condition.

The iPhone 17 Pro has a new aluminum unibody design, a change-up from the titanium frames of previous Pro models. Instead of a glass back, there’s a rectangular panel made from Apple’s Ceramic Shield, a material used on the iPhone’s display since 2020. Visualizing a coffee-colored anodized coating and coffee-tinted Ceramic Glass might not be easy, so I got help.

CNET creative director Viva Tung created a mock-up of a coffee iPhone Pro, which you can see above. Yes, it resembles coffee ice cream or a latte. Definitely not as flashy as a cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro and not as «meh» as the titanium iPhone 16 Pro.

Tung also made a version with the Apple phone in chocolate brown. This definitely puts the iPhone into poop emoji color territory, but I’m also getting some strong LG Chocolate vibes. In his 2007 LG Chocolate review for CNET, Kent German wrote, «We were eager to find out just what type of chocolate the Chocolate really is. Is it Hershey’s or Godiva? The answer seems to lie somewhere in between. By all means, it’s beautiful.»

So here’s my condition. What if Apple were to mix up its glass and metal materials recipe and take a page out of Motorola’s book

Over the past few years, Motorola has released phones made with materials such as vegan leather, wood and Alcantara fabric. The different materials, especially on Motorola Razr models, add to its appeal. There is a wide choice of colors and textures that make the Razr comfortable to hold and satisfying to touch — compared to the cold metal and glass on other phones. Another advantage? Fabric doesn’t crack when you drop it.

So what if Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro had a light-brown or coffee-toned vegan leather back? I could even envision them replacing the Ceramic Shield cutout on the back of the 17 Pro with a similarly shaped cutout made of vegan leather. It would be like the iPhone had its own built-in case. The contrast between the light-brown faux leather and the aluminum body would make it visually pop.

It would certainly alleviate any concerns people had about the iPhone 17 Pro being prone to scratches. It would bring a warmth to an Apple product that has been lacking over the years. More importantly, an iPhone 18 Pro with a coffee-colored vegan leather back could be a way to make a brown iPhone that doesn’t make people think of poop.

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