Technologies

I’ve Used Some Bad Under-Display Cameras. It’d Be Big If Apple Fixed That for iPhone 20

Commentary: Rumors suggest the iPhone 20 could have an under-display selfie camera, but it’ll need to be much better than what Android phone makers have attempted.

Apple might be developing an iPhone with an under-display camera, and if it’s any good, it’s going to be a herculean accomplishment. A recent rumor from Weibo user Digital Chat Station (translated into English) suggests that such a camera may appear in the 20th anniversary iPhone, which could be called the iPhone 20 and is expected to debut in 2027.

The idea of an under-display camera for an iPhone would be novel, but it’s a feature that we’ve seen on a number of Android phones, with mixed results at best.

An under-display camera is just that. The phone’s selfie camera is actually located behind the screen, rather than being nestled in a cutout or notch, such as the current Dynamic Island cutout on more recent iPhone models. In versions of this on Android phones, like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the part of the display in front of the camera has fewer screen elements and translucent wiring, allowing the selfie camera to «see through» the screen like looking out a window that has opened blinds in front of it.

Having an under-display camera does add reasonable appeal. Most of the ones we’ve seen on gaming phones, such as those made by RedMagic, as well as on earlier models of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, allow for an uninterrupted display free from cutouts and notches. Over the past decade, since the launch of phones with minimal bezels, we’ve seen Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and Google try all kinds of styles that make room for the selfie camera without compromising the screen, including display notches, cutouts and even a mechanical pop-up camera. So finding a way to hide the camera underneath the display seems like a logical evolution.

However, for now, under-display cameras do a great job of hiding a camera, but they don’t fulfill their primary purpose of taking good photos or making you look presentable on video calls. I’ve tested numerous RedMagic phones that have an under-display camera — which is an excellent idea for a gaming phone, where taking full advantage of the screen is far more important than snapping selfies.

For instance, this photo taken with the 16-megapixel under-display selfie camera on the RedMagic 11 Pro makes me look super flat. My skin tone is washed out, almost like I’m wearing makeup.

Samsung has also had challenges with under-display cameras. It started incorporating them into its foldable phones’ internal displays, starting with 2021’s Galaxy Z Fold 3. This often resulted in subpar photos; the Z Fold 6, for instance, had a 4-megapixel camera under the main display, which served up lower-resolution images. Still, my former colleague Lisa Eadicicco found Samsung’s camera software helped refine the photos a bit, though there was still a bit of an «early-2010s» blur. It’s no wonder, then, that Samsung ditched the under-display camera with this year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and opted for a more traditional camera cutout on the main display.

So, if Apple is indeed developing an under-display camera for an upcoming iPhone, hopefully, it’s found a solution that differs from what we’ve seen from other phone makers. This isn’t like how Apple took its time adding an always-on display option to the base iPhone 17, while other $800 Android phones have long made it a standard feature.

An under-display camera that meets the current standard of Apple’s new 18-megapixel Center Stage selfie camera is going to need a bold reinvention on how an under-display camera can perform. That new camera — featuring a square sensor for taking vertical and horizontal photos while holding a phone vertically — is so nice that it would be odd for Apple to move away from it so quickly just to get a camera underneath the display. Apple doesn’t typically skimp on cameras, and it’s notable that even this year’s thin iPhone Air includes the same selfie shooter as every other iPhone 17 model.

If Apple can pull this off, it could mark the return of the company making truly big «one more thing» announcements. Because if Apple can create a good under-display camera, it could show other phone makers how it’s done and create an industry-wide standard.

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