Technologies

Tecno’s New Concept Phones Get Even Slimmer at MWC 2026

The company showed off its latest ultrathin handsets, including a new trifold.

Wherever crowds converge at Mobile World Congress, there’s likely to be a thin or foldable phone — or both — on display. That was certainly the case at Tecno’s booth, where the phone-maker showed off several concept devices with astoundingly slim designs.

The Tecno Slim 2 is a follow-up to last year’s Spark Slim, which I first saw as a concept at MWC 2025 before its eventual release. The upgraded model pares down the Spark Slim’s 5.93mm frame even more, to 5.49mm. It’s frankly a barely noticeable difference, given the minuscule unit of measurement. But it’s a testament to how phone companies keep pushing the boundaries of mobile hardware to develop jaw-droppingly thin and light phones. The Slim 2 also has super-narrow 0.7mm bezels for more immersive viewing.

Another concept repurposes that thin design into a trifold. The Tecno Phantom Ultimate G Fold is just 3.49mm thick when unfolded and 11.49mm when folded. It unfurls to a spacious 9.94-inch main display, making it resemble a thin and light tablet that happens to unfold like a pamphlet. Like most existing foldables, the crease was still noticeable, but not glaringly so.

While both the Slim 2 and the Phantom Ultimate G Fold are still only concepts, they reflect an existing mobile trend that’s picking up steam. Several phone companies, from Apple to Samsung to Motorola, have debuted thinner handsets in the last year. These are designed to appeal to shoppers who care less about having the biggest batteries or most advanced cameras and more about reducing bulk.

Foldable phones are also slimming down, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Honor Magic V6 and Oppo Find N5 (and, soon, N6). And two thin trifolds have dominated the conversation for flexing design innovation: the Huawei Mate XTs and the Galaxy Z Trifold.

If or when Tecno’s latest concoctions will join the thin phone party remains to be seen.

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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