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Want More AI With Your Microsoft Office? It’s Arriving in a 365 Premium Version

Microsoft 365 Premium will cost $20 a month and adds Copilot AI features and apps to Office.

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new version of Microsoft 365 that’s embedded from top to bottom with AI features — for twice the monthly price of its Personal plan.

Unlike the $10 Personal and $13 Family plans, however, Microsoft 365 Premium includes higher limits on AI features like image creation. It also adds access to some of the company’s Copilot tools including Researcher, Analyst, Photos Agent and Actions for up to six people at $20. Microsoft has been working features such as Agent Mode into its popular Office apps, but has not previously offered a full bundle of AI-driven software for people outside business settings. It also recently added the option to use Anthropic’s Claude AI models with Copilot.

ChatGPT’s 4o image generation has also been part of Copilot since earlier this year.

In an interesting wrinkle, Microsoft said in a blog post that the AI features will only be available to the subscription owner and can’t be shared. The Copilot features for Excel will also not work unless a file set to AutoSave and shared to OneDrive.

Microsoft has even updated its icons for apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint to «reflect the new era of AI.» The new app icons look more three-dimensional than previous iterations — a bit like gummi candies.

Those app icon changes will roll out to all 365 users over the next few weeks across desktop and mobile versions of the software.

What’s included in 365 Premium

So what’s new in the 365 Premium version? According to Microsoft the subscription includes:

Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook and other 365 apps with Copilot built in.
Access to Researcher and Analyst, which was previously only available to commercial customers with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Those AI agent features will be incorporated into Word, PowerPoint and Excel sometime soon.
Higher usage limits for image generation and a new Voice feature that is also coming soon.
Access to other Copilot features including Podcasts, Deep Research, Vision and Actions.
A Photos Agent app.
1 TB of cloud storage.
An advanced version of Microsoft Defender.

What’s changing for everyone else

If you aren’t upgrading to 365 Premium, you’ll still get some new features and changes beyond the refreshed icons.

Those changes include:

Higher usage limits for Copilot features for Personal and Family plans.
Copilot Chat will be available in 365 apps.
Access to experimental AI features through the new Frontier program.
College students will still get access to 365 Personal for free for a year. The company is expanding that offer, which is good until Oct. 31, to most markets around the world.

Microsoft said it’s also adding ways for people to access their home documents from work, and vice-versa, securely with an account switcher option that will also work with the new Copilot apps including Researcher and Analyst.

According to Microsoft, its data suggests that 82% of AI users are bringing their own AI tools to work.

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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

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im