Technologies

Motorola’s Luxurious Touch Could Be the Razr Fold’s Biggest Selling Point

Can making foldable phones more premium help sell more? Motorola sure thinks so.

You really can’t beat having Gwen Stefani perform at a phone launch, and that’s exactly what Motorola did for its Razr Fold announcement at CES earlier this year. The brand behind the iconic Razr V3 and its contemporary relaunch as a folding-screen flip phone is releasing its first book-style foldable later this year. And similar to its flashy Vegas event, it’s hoping to put on quite a show with the upcoming phone.

The modern version of the Motorola Razr launched in early 2020. It had a mix of V3 nostalgia and a contemporary Android phone with a cutting-edge folding screen. Six years later, Motorola sells three models: The $700 Razr (2025), the step-up $1,000 Razr Plus (2025) and the top-of-the-line $1,300 Razr Ultra.

This strategy of offering Razr models at different prices has proved successful for Motorola at a time when foldable phone sales are increasing annually, despite Razr accounting for only a relatively small share of the overall smartphone market. In 2026, foldable phone sales are forecasted to increase 30% compared to 2025, according to a report by the market research firm IDC.

Motorola is one of the few foldable phone brands that hasn’t had a book-style foldable. Its biggest competitor, Samsung, is on its seventh generation of foldables with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the third generation of Google’s foldable book design. So it’s crucial for Motorola to make its new phone stand out, and the Razr Fold seems to offer something we haven’t seen in US foldables: luxury.

Motorola has already embraced unique materials and colors for its devices. The current Razr flip phone line comes in a variety of finishes and fabrics. There’s even one with a wood back. As a result, Motorola’s clamshell phones have a distinct personality that appeals to people who want their handset to be an expression of who they are. With the Razr Fold, Motorola is leaning into that approach even more by giving the phone a premium, luxurious design aimed to appeal to a wider audience.

«We are positioning ourselves more and more now after we introduced the Razrs as a lifestyle tech. So it resonates with this being not purely tech, but also something that you can express,» Rudi Kalil, president of Motorola North America, told CNET.

While Motorola isn’t going as far as Apple did with the original Apple Watch, which had models in silver and 18-karat gold, the Motorola Razr Fold I got to try with a «silk» textured back was closer to a nice wristwatch than the Bauhaus minimalist aesthetic we currently see dominating phone designs.

Kalil noted that Motorola’s approach is design-first. The company wants to include the best specs that it can in its phone, but it always starts with how it should look. The camera array is probably the biggest element on a phone, along with the shape and materials, where a company can influence a phone’s appearance. And the Razr Fold’s camera bumps seamlessly meld into the back.

«The intent is to always blend in the camera so it doesn’t protrude very highly. It is part of the back,» said Mago Martin, Motorola’s marketing director for North America.

With MWC 2026 here, we still don’t know many specs and features about the Motorola Razr Fold. I did learn that it will support a stylus. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 3, 4, 5 and 6, which limited stylus use to the main screen, both of the Razr Fold’s screens will support stylus input, so you can go back and forth between them and have a consistent experience.

As far as what’s next for Motorola? Kalil hints at an exciting 2026 for the brand’s fans.

«We will continue to double down on the things that we understand that are valuable for consumers. We started in the past with first bringing the technology. Then we incorporated colors. Then colors and materials,» Kalil said.

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