Technologies

Motorola’s 2026 Razr Ultra Needs These Features to Win Me Over

Last year’s Razr Ultra was a strong foldable pick, but there are ways to make that $1,300 phone more enticing.

Foldable phones may be niche, but Motorola’s Razr lineup stands out as a leader in the category. With fun colors, varied textures and that satisfying flip-phone snap, clamshell phones are a popular choice for people looking to get away from more predictable mobile designs. It’s likely we’ll see the next generation of Razr phones later this month, hopefully with some key upgrades that could help the devices stand out even more.

The Razr Ultra is Motorola’s most premium clamshell offering. Last year’s model had a 4-inch cover display and a 7-inch internal display, two 50-megapixel rear cameras (as well as a 50-megapixel selfie camera) and a generous 4,700-mAh battery. As CNET’s Patrick Holland put it, the 2025 Ultra was also «flipping expensive,» at $1,300. But those first-rate features make it a worthy rival to Samsung’s $1,100 Galaxy Z Flip 7, another popular choice in the foldable phones space.

Motorola is doubling down on foldables with the imminent release of its first book-style phone, the Razr Fold. With a sleek design and an impressive 6,000-mAh battery, it’s likely to give Samsung a run for its money in another foldable sector as comparisons with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 inevitably pour in. The Razr Fold is slated to launch in North America this summer.

In the meantime, we’ll likely learn more about the 2026 Razr Ultra as the anticipated springtime release date looms. That gives me some time to dream up what I’d like to see Motorola add to its premium flip phone to make it an even stronger contender in an increasingly competitive space.

A lower price would be great

Phones are expensive, and foldable phones are even more so — which is why many people avoid getting one in the first place.

The 2025 Razr Ultra’s $1,300 price is prohibitive, even if it is a great phone that comes with an impressive 512GB of storage. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 isn’t much better at $1,100 for 256GB of storage, but that still shaves off several hundred dollars. (Motorola has now discounted last year’s Razr Ultra to $800, presumably as it clears stock ahead of upcoming releases.)

It would be great if Motorola made the Razr Ultra’s pricing a little more competitive not only against the Z Flip 7, but compared to other premium slab phones. That might entice more people to dip their toe into foldable waters if they’re on the fence. Yes, there are more affordable options such as the 2025 baseline Razr and the Razr Plus, but the Razr Ultra being priced the same as Samsung’s top-of-the-line S26 Ultra powerhouse is hard to justify.

As phones become more advanced, they’re also getting pricier — and that’s without a RAM shortage that threatens to hike prices as well. The Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus start at $100 more than last year’s, though the baseline model now comes with a higher 256GB base storage level. I hope Motorola steers clear from finding reasons to up the cost of its phones, too.

More years of software and security updates, please

Part of why the Razr Ultra’s $1,300 price tag was so hard to swallow last year is that the phone only comes with three years of software updates and four years of security updates. Compare that to the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s seven years of software and security updates and it’s hard not to feel a little shortchanged with the Razr Ultra.

Most premium Android phones, foldable or otherwise, come with seven years of support. In fact, even Motorola’s upcoming Razr Fold will have that extended support timeline. It’s time the clamshell Razr phones hop on the bandwagon. That’s especially true for the ultra-pricey Razr Ultra.

Bring back the thin design of the OG Razr

OK, this one’s a bit of a pipe dream, but with the thin phone craze gripping the mobile industry, it’s not totally impossible. What made the original, non-smartphone Razr stand out most was its sleekness, and it would be great to see the Razr Ultra adopt a similarly thin design.

Samsung only slimmed down its book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year, but I’d like to think clamshell phones such as the Z Flip 7 and Motorola Razr will someday experience a similar evolution. It may not happen this year, but I’d be thrilled if it did. Notably, Motorola released the Edge 70 in international markets last year to compete with other thin phones including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple iPhone Air, so it’s possible that general blueprint could show up in future clamshell Razr phones.

I’m not getting my hopes up, though. OnLeaks and XpertPick reportedly got access to CAD renders of this year’s Razr Ultra, which looks to be slightly thicker than last year’s phone. While the 2025 Razr Ultra was around 15.7mm thick folded and 7.2mm thick unfolded, the renders suggest the upcoming phone could measure 15.8mm folded and 7.8mm unfolded — a difference people would admittedly hardly notice. But that’s still not the direction I’d ideally like to see.

The slightly larger dimensions could be the result of more camera hardware or a larger battery. Those would be welcome updates, so a thicker phone isn’t so bad a tradeoff. But it would be great if we could have it all: improved battery life, more powerful cameras and a thinner phone. I’ll keep dreaming until it (hopefully) comes true.

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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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