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Apple Expands Its US Manufacturing Program With Bosch, Cirrus Logic and Others

The company previously announced a $600 billion commitment to build in the US through 2030.

Apple is bringing additional firepower to its US manufacturing effort, partnering with four companies that will help make components, including sensors and integrated circuits, for products it sells worldwide.

The company said Thursday that it’s inked agreements with Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK and Qnity Electronics to make materials and components in the US as part of a $600 billion commitment announced last year. As part of that effort, Apple plans to add jobs and new factory production across 10 states over the next four years.

This part of its American Manufacturing Program would represent about $400 million in spending through 2030, Apple said.

The program is part of the tech giant’s bending to widespread government efforts to favor domestic companies. The Trump administration has levied heavy tariffs and banned some products from other countries, such as routers and drones, which it labeled security risks.

In response to the added costs of tariffs and some of that political pressure, Apple has shifted some of its manufacturing away from China and has agreed to make more — but certainly not all — of its products in the US.

Some products, like the company’s Mac Mini, are slated to be assembled in Houston, Texas, later this year. Still, it’s nearly impossible to manufacture a product like an iPhone completely in the US due to high labor and production costs, as well as a lack of an integrated supply chain. Consider the case of the not-yet-launched Trump-branded phone, which dropped the «made in the US» claim on Trump Mobile shortly after it was announced.

In its announcement, Apple said TDK will make sensors for Apple’s products while Bosch will work with Apple and TSMC on integrated circuits in the state of Washington. Cirrus Logic will partner with Apple and GlobalFoundries to develop semiconductor technologies in New York. Qnity will work with HD MicroSystems on materials for semiconductors and other electronics.

The company said it’s hosting a spring forum for its Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit from April 30 to May 1 to provide training for small- and medium-size manufacturers.

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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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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