Technologies

Spotify Introduces In-App Messaging for Sharing Music Recommendations With Your Friends

Messaging will be available to Free and Premium subscribers in select markets to begin with.

The subscribers spoke, and Spotify listened.

This week, the 19-year-old Swedish music streaming service will begin rolling out Messages within the Spotify app for people to share recommendations about music, podcasts and audiobooks. Messages will be available to Free and Premium subscribers aged 16 and older on mobile devices in certain markets. Spotify says it will «continue building and refining the experience for more Spotify users around the globe in the months ahead.»

Spotify did stress that its in-app Messages shouldn’t be the only place where users share recommendations. «As always, you should continue sharing Spotify content directly through your favorite platforms like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, and more. Messages on Spotify are designed to complement these integrations, not replace them.»

Spotify says Messages will not only be great for users, but also artists, authors and creators to spread the word about their work and «create new fans.»

How it works is straightforward. Tap the share icon next to whatever you’re listening to in the Now Playing View, then select a friend and hit «send.» On the receiving end, you can accept a message request and then react with emojis and texts and share content with the other person. You can get to Messages from your profile photo in the top left corner.

For now, Messages will only be one-to-one conversations with people you have interacted with before through Spotify. That includes friends and family with whom you’ve shared Spotify content, joined Jams, Blends, or collaborative playlists together, or if you share a Family or Duo plan.

Spotify said that its standard rules against «illegal and harmful content» are also in effect in Messages, and that its encryption technology will protect your data in Messages.

Technologies

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