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Rivian Could Let Drivers Adjust Their EV’s Cabin from an Apple Watch, Report Says

The automaker previously enabled the Apple Watch as a digital key for its Gen 2 EVs. Now the watch is getting its own Rivian app.

Electric vehicle maker Rivian will soon release a standalone Apple Watch app that lets drivers remotely control their car’s cabin, RivianTrackr reports. The app will reportedly let drivers unlock or lock doors, open or close windows, or sound the alarm from their wrist.

A representative for Rivian did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The decision to release an Apple Watch app follows a Rivian software update in December that enabled the Apple Watch to serve as a digital key for Gen 2 Rivian vehicles, such as the R1S and R1T. While the Apple Watch could essentially be used as a wristband key to access 2025 Rivian vehicles, it lacked the full functionality of the iPhone app.

Apple Watch Rivian access currently works through Apple’s digital wallet integration. But a standalone Apple Watch Rivian app would help achieve feature parity across devices, bringing the iPhone app’s existing remote capabilities to the smartwatch.

Additionally, the Apple Watch’s digital key functionality will work with Rivian’s Gen 1 vehicles. While the digital key currently only works on models released in 2025, the upcoming software update would reportedly enable it to work on models released between 2021 and 2024.

If the report is accurate, the standalone Apple Watch app will be released as part of Rivian’s planned 2026.03 software update, bundled with the version 3.9 update for the Rivian iPhone app.

Despite the rumored addition of a dedicated Apple Watch app, key parts of the Apple ecosystem are still unsupported by Rivian — as well as its rival, Tesla. Apple CarPlay doesn’t currently integrate with either company’s electric vehicles — though Tesla is reportedly hard at work to change that.

As Rivian continues to build out its network of features for the Apple Watch, it remains to be seen how the company will support other Apple devices and features for its vehicles.

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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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