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Save Up to $900 on an iPad Pro M1 at Best Buy Today Only

Act fast to score Apple’s fast and versatile 12.9-inch iPad Pro at a steep discount.

Shopping for a new tablet? Generally speaking, iPads tend to dominate the market in terms of popularity, but as with all Apple products, they tend to be expensive. However, if you’re looking for a solid deal, Best Buy has slashed the price of the 2021 iPad Pro by up to $900, with prices starting at $900 for the 256GB model. These offers are good for today only, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

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It’s not the latest iPad Pro, which comes with an M2 chip, but this M1 version from 2021 is still a great tablet with plenty of features to offer. It has a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with up to 1,600 nits peak brightness and 1,000 nits full-screen brightness and is equipped with either 256GB, 512BG, 1TB or 2TB of storage. Plus, all iPad Pro models on sale support LTE, meaning you can get a cellular data plan to stay connected even when you’re on the go, as well as Wi-Fi 6.

It also has four speaker audio and five studio-quality microphones, along with a front-facing 12-megapixel camera and Center Stage, making it simple to jump on video calls. And if you want to be able to do more with this iPad Pro, it supports the Apple Pencil (second gen), Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio, so you can draw, type and do other intricate work with ease — however, those accessories are sold separately.

Looking for a different model? Be sure and checkout our roundup of all the best iPad deals available right now.

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Technologies

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