Technologies

AT&T Launches Its Own Kid Phone in Collaboration With Samsung, the AmiGo Jr.

Samsung’s hardware and AT&T’s software combine for a kid-focused phone.

Parents grapple with the modern day question of whether to give their kids phones for staying in contact and keeping tabs on their whereabouts, while also navigating the realities of too much screen time and shielding them from the corrosive effects of social media.

AT&T just introduced its own answer, the AmiGo Jr. Phone, a Samsung smartphone with an AmiGo app that applies parental controls at the device level. Parents use an AT&T AmiGo app on their iOS or Android phone to manage apps, settings and screentime limits on the kid’s phone; the AmiGo software works only with this AmiGo Jr. Phone.

The AmiGo Jr. is a Samsung Galaxy A16 phone with a 6.7-inch display, 128GB of storage and a 5,000 mAh battery. It has a trio of cameras on the back: a 50-megapixel main camera, 5-megapixel ultrawide camera and 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone is available only in black.

The phone is available now online at AT&T, in AT&T stores and via the MyAT&T app, and priced at $3 a month for a 36-month contract. Parents also need to purchase an unlimited data line on their phone plan for the phone starting at $61 a month, plus pay a $35 activation fee.

Offering an inexpensive older camera for a child’s use isn’t new — it’s how parents often set up devices for kids. The Galaxy A16 was released in January 2025. What makes the AmiGo Jr. different is the AmiGo app implementing parental controls at the device level under Android 16, according to an AT&T spokesperson. Beyond the parental control features offered in Android, the AmiGo software adds Safe Zones that generate alerts when the phone has entered or exited them and a School Mode for restricting features during times when their attention should be focused away from the screen.

«After extensive, candid conversations with parents, we heard a clear message: This isn’t just a device decision — it’s a deeply personal one about trust, safety and staying connected,» said Erin Scarborough, AT&T senior vice president of revenue management and commercialization, in a statement. «Creating a kid’s phone was the natural and overdue next step for us.»

The company cited the fact that 40% of its current customers are parents as incentive to develop the AmiGo Jr. Phone. And based on its own research, 60% of parents of kids up to age 12 consider a smartphone to be a safety essential.

Building phones for kids is not a novel concept; CNET’s Katie Collins looked at the HMD Fusion X1 at last year’s Mobile World Congress, for example. And system-based parental controls have also become more robust in recent years, even as a recent study suggests that parents should wait until the age of 13 to give their kids a phone.

Also available now is the AT&T AmiGo Jr. Watch 2, a more durable smartwatch that ties into AT&T’s AmiGo system.

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