Technologies

Nothing to Launch the Phone 4A On March 5, and Hints at Possible Pink Design

Nothing promises the Phone 4A will feature a «bold new experimentation of color.» We think we might know what that means.

British tech company Nothing has set a date for the launch of its upcoming Phone 4A. The latest midrange offering from the design-forward phone-maker will make an appearance on March 5 at the renowned London art school Central Saint Martin’s.

The phone launch will take place during one of the busiest weeks in the tech calendar, brushing up against both MWC (March 2-5) and Apple’s «special experience» on March 4, where the company might unveil the iPhone 17E. Still, what we might see at these rival events remains largely a mystery for now. Nothing, on the other hand, has given us a much clearer idea of what to expect when it livestreams the launch of the Phone 4A at 10.30 a.m. GMT (2.30 a.m. PT).

«We’re going to be focused on levelling up our A series with the 4A,» said Nothing CEO Carl Pei in a video he posted last month. «It’s our best-selling series and we’re really excited about taking this even closer to what a flagship experience is going to be across the board from materials, design to screen, camera, etc.»

The Phone 4A is the successor to the Phone 3A, which Nothing launched at a similar time last year. But it also builds on the success of the Phone 3, Nothing’s first true flagship, which arrived last summer. CNET reviewed both phones and we were especially taken with the Phone 3A series

«The Nothing Phone 3A Pro impressed me enough with its combination of value and performance that I awarded it a coveted CNET Editors’ Choice award,» said CNET Editor at Large Andrew Lanxon. «I want to see Nothing continue its focus on affordability while offering a phone that’s capable of handling all of the everyday essentials. I’d love to see some vibrant colors too as, let’s be honest, phones aren’t as interesting as they used to be.»

Pei has already promised that the phone will offer a «bold new experimentation of color,» and he might just have given us a hint as to what color he’s referring to — based on a graphic he posted to Instagram on Tuesday.

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The image features Nothing’s name and the date of the Phone 4a launch event scrawled in bright pink graffiti-style lettering over the top of the invite to Apple’s March 4 «special experience.»

Pei has already said that the Phone 4A will continue the evolution of Nothing’s transparent design principles, and it would be a fun move for this latest device to glow bright pink. But Nothing is nothing if not bold when it comes to design. If any company can make an iconic neon pink phone work in 2026, it’s this one.

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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.

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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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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