Technologies

Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone 17 Event

Hold on to your hats — it’s happening.

In the series of predictable events leading up to every iPhone launch is the moment the Apple Store goes down — and it’s just happened.

There’s just hours to go until the Apple event, during which the company is set to announce the iPhone 17 series and updates to its wider product lineup, including the Apple Watch 11. For now, when you take a trip to the tech giant’s online emporium, it features the familiar boilerplate text: «Be right back.» When the store pops back up later today, the iPhone 17 will take pride of place as Apple’s new flagship, pushing the iPhone 16 family out of the limelight.

If you’re planning to splash out on the latest Apple device, you’ll need to have a substantial wodge of cash set aside. Rumor has it that these latest iPhones will be subject to price hikes due to tariffs and other factors. In exchange for your hard-earned iPhone money, you will take home what will likely be one of the most advanced and exciting phones of the year, with a bigger battery, better cameras and a CPU that will knock your socks off with its performance.

We’ll be glued to the event later bringing you all the news as it happens, including the rumored launch of the skinny iPhone 17 Air and deep, nuanced analysis of Apple’s choice of colors for 2025, so keep your eyes on the site for everything you need to know.

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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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