Technologies

Apple Is Working on a Clamshell Version of Its First Foldable iPhone, Report Says

The smaller, squarish model could quickly follow the company’s first foldable phone, if that device sells well.

The days of all iPhones being flat rectangles seem to be rapidly coming to an end. Speculation continues to intensify about Apple launching its first foldable phone in the latter months of 2026, and a new report suggests the company is also working on a future version — a clamshell flip.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his accuracy on Apple scoops, says the clamshell model would be smaller than the book-style foldable that the company is also reportedly working on, and more square in shape. Don’t get too excited yet — Gurman says «the product is far from guaranteed to reach the market» — but if the foldable is a hit, the clamshell could follow soon after.

A clamshell phone is basically a flip phone that, like a clam, folds toward you via a hinge in the middle. Some foldable phones fold like a book, opening up to become almost a tablet, but a clamshell offers a more compact design for maximum portability. Prior to the advent of foldable screens, some might remember the popular flip phone Motorola StarTAC from the 1990s.

A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

«Apple is betting that its first foldable iPhone will be successful enough to generate real demand for the category and that customers will want additional shapes and sizes, much as they have with traditional slab-style iPhones,» Gurman wrote.

Apple had a strong year, with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max representing more than half of all iPhones sold in December. The company also reported record iPhone sales for the year.

Read more: Best Foldable Phones in 2026

But as CNET’s Andrew Lanxon notes, the clock is ticking on a company that trails the competition when it comes to foldables. Apple has not officially announced a release date, specs or even a name, but most leaks and rumors point to a launch late in 2026. Still, there have been iPhone foldable rumors for years.

If Apple is indeed working on a smaller clamshell foldable, it will have to differentiate from Motorola and Samsung, which already have square-shaped clamshells — the Motorola Razr and the Samsung Z Fold 7, respectively.

Phone style has its fans

Austin Evans, who has over 5.7 million subscribers to his YouTube channel, where he tries out all sorts of new gadgets and devices, says an iPhone clamshell «would be so cool.»

«I’ve been a big fan of the flip form factor ever since Samsung first launched the Z Flip back in 2020,» Evans told me. «In many ways, to me it feels like the evolution of the ‘normal’ smartphone. While the fold form factor is a great way to turn your device into a mini tablet, the flip form factor shrinks your phone down to a much more pocketable design.

«I really love this as a concept; you do get extra benefits like a phone that can stand on its own and an exterior display that helps to keep you from doomscrolling as effortlessly as a normal device. I like the Fold but the Flip is where my heart is.»

Gurman also speculated in his report that Apple may eventually make a larger, book-style foldable phone. Its first foldable reportedly will have a 5.5-inch display, which would be smaller than Samsung’s 6.5 inches.

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