Technologies

Apple’s New Pride Watch Bands Celebrate Individuality

The $49 Pride Edition Sports Band (and matching watch face) brings a unique element to the Apple Watch in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Apple Watch got its annual rainbow refresh with the release of this year’s Pride Edition Sport Band. For the ninth year running, Apple is celebrating Pride Month with the release of a $49 limited-edition watch band and matching digital wallpapers that honor the LGBTQ+ community. The 2025 version adds an Art Deco twist to the classic rainbow design, with multicolored stripes that vary in shape and size so that no two bands are exactly alike. Apple says this is an intentional nod to individuality and self-expression, with each band hand-assembled using a compression-molded technique.

In addition to the band, the company also released a new «Pride Harmony» watch face and matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers that users can access for free. On the Watch, the design features bold rainbow lines that animate into large hour numerals as you raise your wrist, while the wallpapers use dynamic colors that shift as you move, lock or unlock your device.

Apple began releasing Pride bands in 2016 (first as employee-only exclusives, then publicly in 2017). The company also continues to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities globally.

The Pride Edition Sport Band is available now for $49 on Apple’s website and in the Apple Store app, and will arrive in physical Apple Store locations next week. It comes in 40mm, 42mm and 46mm sizes, in both S/M and M/L lengths. The new watch face and wallpapers will roll out as part of upcoming software updates with WatchOS 11.5, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5.

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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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