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 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.

Technologies

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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Technologies

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im