Anthropic renames Claude max 20x to ultra, removes 5-hour session limit for verified accounts

Anthropic has rebranded its Claude Max 20x plan as Ultra, maintaining the $200 monthly price. Verified accounts now enjoy unlimited session time, though weekly limits still apply. The Max 5x plan has been simplified to Claude Max at $100 per month. Ultra subscribers gain access to 10 times the Pro plan usage and early access to new features. The company will automatically verify Ultra accounts using payment history and user data, with a phone number verification step during checkout. Users can check if their account is verified by looking for the 'Current session' section in settings. The changes aim to reduce fraud and ensure responsible usage.