Technologies

Upgrade Your Apple Watch the Right Way to Avoid These Common Mistakes

A step-by-step guide to unpairing an old Apple Watch and setting up your new one.

It’s out with the old and in with your shiny new Apple Watch. One of the biggest perks of staying within the Apple ecosystem is how seamless switching between devices is. While pairing a new Apple Watch is truly simple, unpairing your old watch can trip people up. Skip a step, and you might not fully release the old one, potentially locking out the next owner. Learn from my mistakes on this one and review your options before you begin. Before you get started on your new Apple Watch, there are a few things we need to take care of on your old watch.

Unintended bonus: if you’ve been having connectivity issues, going through these steps might fix those, too.

First: Back up your data

Your Apple Watch backs up automatically to your iPhone whenever both devices are on, paired and in range. It also backs up automatically if you use Method 1 below. The backup includes app settings, watch face customizations, Health and Fitness data, and apps.

Method 1: The right way (requires both your watch and iPhone)

There are three ways to unpair your Apple Watch, but this one’s the best, especially if you’re passing the watch along to someone else. All of them will require your watch to have at least 50% battery, so you might want a charger nearby just in case.

Method 1 backs up your watch, removes your content, unpairs the device and clears Activation Lock in one go.

Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap All Watches at the top. Find your watch, tap the i icon, and then scroll down to Unpair Apple Watch.

If you have a cellular model with an active plan, you’ll be asked whether to keep or remove it. Only keep the plan if you’re pairing this same watch to your phone again. Otherwise, remove it, then set up the plan on your new watch during its setup.

Tap Unpair again to confirm, then enter your Apple ID password. You’ll see an Unpairing Apple Watch message on your phone and a spinning wheel on your watch. Then wait patiently until it’s unpaired. The watch will reboot and show the Apple logo when it’s done.

While you wait, you can confirm that the smartwatch is off your account by opening the Find My app on your phone and checking that said watch is nowhere to be seen on the device list. If it’s gone, you’re fully clear.

Method 2: If you don’t have your watch with you

You can also unpair it remotely in iCloud if you forgot to unpair before handing it off to someone else, or if it was lost or stolen.

To do so, log in to the iCloud website on your desktop and open the Find My app (bottom left). You can also do this from the same app on your phone. Locate your Apple Watch in your device list, click on it, scroll down and press Erase, then Next. Enter your Apple ID password to confirm. While you’ll no longer be able to track it, you can leave a callback number and a message on the screen in case someone finds it and powers it back on.

Method 3 (last resort): Resetting directly on the watch

Only use this if you don’t have your paired iPhone on hand. On your watch, go to Settings, then General, then scroll down to Erase All Content and Settings.

This will wipe the watch and restore factory settings, but it won’t create a backup, and it won’t remove Activation Lock. This means whoever you’re giving the watch to will still need your Apple ID password to activate it, or you’ll need to remove it remotely after the fact using Method 2.

Pairing your new Apple Watch

Now it’s time to unpack your new Apple smartwatch. Make sure both your new watch and iPhone are nearby and in range of each other. Most new Apple Watches come with at least 50% charge, but have the charger handy just in case.

Press and hold the side button to turn the watch on. You’ll see the Apple logo, and a pairing screen should automatically pop up on your iPhone. Tap Continue. Now choose whether you’re setting this up for yourself or a family member. If you don’t see it, open the Watch app on the iPhone and tap Start Pairing. It’s easiest if the watch is already on your wrist.

A circle of swirling blue specks will appear on your watch screen. Hold your iPhone up to it so the watch is in the camera viewfinder, and the two devices will do their thing.

Tap Set Up Apple Watch and follow the prompts. At this point, you can restore a backup from your previous watch.

If you can’t use the camera, tap Pair Apple Watch Manually at the bottom of your screen. When the blue particle pattern appears, tap the Info (the letter I) icon on your watch to get a six-digit code. Type it into your iPhone when prompted, and your smartwatch will be fully paired.

Activate cellular service

Once setup is complete, activate cellular if your watch supports it and you want to transfer your account, or set one up (assuming your carrier supports it). You can also skip this step and keep it to Wi-Fi only, even if you have a cellular model of the watch.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im