Technologies

This TCL Phone With a Paper-Like Display Is Free Right Now With T-Mobile

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has a paper-like display, stylus support and a price that’s hard to beat.

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro phone is the latest addition to TCL’s paper-like display lineup and T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile are both launching it in the US with hard-to-ignore offers that can nab you the phone for free.

The NxtPaper 70 Pro builds on what made previous devices popular, making it compatible with a pressure-sensitive T-Pen stylus for a natural writing experience alongside the familiar paper-like reading experience. The 50-megapixel main camera and 32-megapixel selfie camera are complemented by TCL’s new MuseFilm technology, which adds bokeh and cinematic effects to photos.

The Metro by T-Mobile deal is the more straightforward of the two. Port your number over, sign up for the $50 or $60 monthly plan, show your ID and the NxtPaper 70 Pro is yours for free via instant discount. You can take advantage of this for up to four lines, and existing Metro customers adding a line are eligible too with a qualifying plan.

The T-Mobile offer has a few ways to save. You can purchase the device on a monthly payment plan and either add a new line or be an existing customer on an eligible plan. New members need to join an Experience Beyond, More or Essentials plan, while existing members on qualifying plans receive up to $301 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Alternatively, you can get the phone for free on any plan when trading in an eligible phone in any condition. If none of those offers work for you, you can pay in full for the phone and get it for just $200. Even by budget phone standards, that’s extremely affordable.

If this phone isn’t ticking all your boxes, we have a growing list of the best phone deals you can take advantage of.

MOBILE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Get an iPhone 17 Pro Free With Trade-in and Qualifying Plan at T-Mobile
Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$749 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Awesome Black):

$298 (save $102)
Motorola Edge 256GB Unlocked Phone (2024 Model, Midnight Blue):

$241 (save $310)
Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$499 (save $300)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

For anyone already considering a carrier switch or a new phone, the timing here is pretty good. Getting a newly launched device that comes with stylus compatibility, solid cameras and TCL’s signature paper-like display for free is a compelling offer, especially if you’ve been curious about the lineup but haven’t had a reason to try it yet. It’s not going to compete with Samsung flagships or the latest iPhones for performance, but it’s definitely available at a price that is likely to turn heads.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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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.

Technologies

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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