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Earn a Special Apple Watch Running Day Badge, but You’ll Have to Work for It

The race is on for Apple Watch owners to celebrate Global Running Day, but earning this badge won’t come easy.

Ready, set… run! Apple is celebrating Global Running Day on Wednesday by offering a limited-edition digital badge to encourage Apple Watch owners to get moving. But earning it won’t be a walk in the park.

To unlock the badge, you’ll have to complete at least a 5K (3.1 miles) run using either the native Apple Watch workout app, or any running app that syncs with Apple Health. The badge is digital, meaning you’ll get to admire your hard work from either your Apple Watch or Fitness app on your iPhone.

Apple recently broke from its digital-only badge tradition during the 10th anniversary Apple Watch challenge, offering not just a virtual badge for closing all three activity rings, but also a limited-edition physical pin that people could collect in person at Apple Stores around the world (while supplies lasted).

Fitness Plus perks for runners

If you’re a Fitness Plus subscriber, there are a few extras to explore this week too. Apple has launched a Global Running Day-themed treadmill workout with special guest Raymond Braun, an endurance athlete, journalist and mental health advocate, alongside Fitness Plus trainer Scott Carvin. There’s also a special Time to Run episode showcasing iconic running destinations around the world.

Time to Run is Apple’s Fitness Plus audio series designed to help people become more consistent and confident runners. Fitness Plus subscriptions cost $10 per month ($80 per year) or can be bundled with Apple One, which starts at $20 per month for individuals.

Apple is also gearing up to unveil its latest software updates next week at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, held at its Cupertino, California, headquarters, where we may get a first look at all the latest running- and fitness-focused features in upcoming Apple Watch and iPhone operating systems.

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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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