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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 with wider screen, lower price in Israel with local carrier deals

The phones’ starting prices are generally lower than those announced during last year’s launch, although the difference varies by model and storage capacity.

The three-phone foldable lineup also includes the Galaxy Z Flip8, with Israeli launch prices beginning at NIS 4,000.
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The smartphone that wants to organize parents' lives

An illustration of an AI software running on a laptop, with a silhouetted soldier and Israeli flag in the background.

Inside Israel’s AI targeting system: How data from a phone becomes a death sentence

Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

Prosecutors file new Gaza smuggling indictment as state seeks detention through trial


Why is this 19th century woman holding a smartphone?

The woman appears to be scrolling through her smartphone during her walk. Of course, that cannot be the case as the painting is from 1860.

 "The Expected One" by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, 1860

Twitter will roll out long-awaited edit button to paid subscribers

For years, Twitter users have demanded the ability to edit their tweets after publishing in order to fix errors like typos.

Twitter app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

We all do this while we're on the toilet – and we should definitely stop

Who among us doesn't pass the time on the toilet playing on our phones? This habit is definitely bad. Here's why:

Are you doing this one thing wrong without even knowing?

Supreme Court stiffens sentence for IPS intelligence officer convicted of bribery

The decision came down as the country is struggling with multiple scandals signaling that top IPS officials have conducted extremely negligent oversight over a variety of problems.

A still image from video released by police of a prison phone smuggling ring.

How are Israeli phone companies doing? Second quarter reviews are out

The communications industry experienced positive results in the second quarter after years of losses. Here are the numbers.

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Samsung unveils 4th gen. foldable smartphones, seeking keep lead in growing market

Although the overall smartphone market is seen shrinking this year as consumers spend less, foldable smartphones are likely to fare better.

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone .

WhatsApp will let you hide your 'online' status in new privacy update

The instant messaging service has unveiled three new privacy features, with the aim of making chats "as private as face-to-face conversations."

Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Whatsapp logo in this picture illustration

High Court snuffs out hope for tech-savvy haredim - opinion

It is true that joining the kosher tier is voluntary, and no one forces the ultra-Orthodox to be ultra-Orthodox. But this is essentially a "no-choice" game.

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Why does silencing your phone lead to more anxiety, not less? - study

People are glued to their phones and are constantly receiving notifications. So, some put their phones on silent. Does it really help calm down and lessen anxiety? New research says no.

 Illustrative image of a person texting.

Man who invented first cellphone says users need to 'get a life'

Martin Cooper, who invented the Motorola DynaTAC 8000x, said "You really spend five hours a day [on your phone]? Get a life!"

Martin Cooper