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2nd Android 14 Developer Preview Adds More App Customization

Developers get a sneak peek at personalization controls, more ways to adapt apps to large screens, and more.

Google on Wednesday released the second Android 14 Developer Preview, giving app developers a sneak peek at changes coming to Android software.

The second developer preview adds new ways for developers to adapt apps to large screens on tablets and foldables, including adding stylus support. There’s also a new way to set regional preferences throughout apps, letting users choose to have their temperatures in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit and their weeks start on Monday instead of Sunday if they prefer.

Users now have control over which photos are shared with apps via Photo Picker, which lets them choose select photos to give the app access to, in addition to sharing access to all images or none of them. There are also more ways for developers to notify users and limit how active other applications are in the background, along with tweaks to privacy and security controls.

Google launched the first Android 14 developer preview in early February, with a handful of incremental changes across the operating system, including smarter font scaling for better accessibility, passkey authentication support, the ability to set different languages on different apps, and tweaks to ensure apps are downloading files on Wi-Fi only instead of using mobile data.

The second developer preview can be used only on Google Pixel phones — specifically, the Pixel 4a 5G or newer — but later developer previews may be open to other Android handsets. Google will continue getting feedback until closing developer previews in late March, with plans to release an Android 14 beta in April.

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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.

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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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