Ynet to Offer Live Election Updates on Phone Lock Screens
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Ynet will launch "Live Activities" on October 27, 2026, to provide real-time election updates on phone lock screens. The feature will offer live voter turnout, exit polls, and vote count results. Users can enable the service on both iPhone and Android devices through their phone's settings.
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- Ynet will launch "Live Activities" for real-time election updates on October 27, 2026.
- Updates will include voter turnout, exit polls, and vote counts.
- The feature provides live information directly on the phone's lock screen.
- Live Activities will be available for both iPhone and Android users.
- Users need to enable the feature in their phone's settings and potentially update the Ynet app.
On election day, October 27, 2026, Ynet will launch "Live Activities" notifications to provide users with real-time updates throughout the day. These updates will include voter turnout figures, exit poll results upon the closing of polling stations, and continuously updated vote counts during the night and into the following day.
Live Activities are dynamic alerts that allow users to follow ongoing events, such as elections and vote counting, receiving information that updates directly on their phone's lock screen. This differs from standard push notifications, which alert users to new articles or significant developments.
The feature will be available for both iPhone and Android devices. Instructions are provided for enabling Live Activities on iPhones via Settings > Apps > Ynet > Allow Live Activities, and on Android devices through Settings > Notifications > App notifications > Ynet > Live updates. Users may need to update their Ynet app if the option is not visible. Confirmation will be required upon receiving the first notification on iPhones.