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We Had a Poke Around ChatGPT’s New App Store. Here’s What We Found

After a call for app submissions from developers, ChatGPT’s beta app feature has arrived.

Adobe Photoshop, Spotify, Canva, Zillow and other well-known digital tools are now apps within ChatGPT. OpenAI has launched an app platform two months after announcing the beta feature and rolling out a development kit.

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On Dec. 17, OpenAI announced that developers could submit their apps and a day later, apps began to appear in the desktop version of ChatGPT, the wildly popular chatbot with more than 800 million active users. It’s unclear how soon it will show up in the mobile ChatGPT app. In CNET’s testing, it wasn’t yet available on iOS.

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How to use apps in ChatGPT

The apps, at least at launch, are categorized as «Featured,» «Lifestyle» and «Productivity,» with descriptions that will look familiar to anyone who’s used the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.

You can also use search to find a specific app that may not be listed under those categories.

Many of the apps include screenshots with prompt examples that suggest how to use the app within the chatbot. Canva, for instance, includes the prompt example, «@canva create a 2025 wrap presentation for my class.»

Instead of downloading an app, you’ll click a «Connect» button to give ChatGPT access to it. From there, you can use an @ prompt to access that app’s features.

Interestingly, you can’t just ask ChatGPT what apps are connected if you forget — instead, you need to go to Settings, Connected Apps or to Settings, then Data Controls, then Connected Apps depending on which version of ChatGPT you’re using.

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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