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Apple Releases Unexpected New Beta Versions for iOS 26 and macOS Amid iOS 27 Development

Apple unexpectedly released new beta versions for iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2 alongside iOS 27 Beta 5, focusing on bug fixes and security updates while continuing…

Apple Plans First Foldable iPhone Launch in September Alongside New Devices

Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches, and other devices, marking a major design shift. The foldable phon…

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Case, Pays $150K to Jewish Employee Fired for Observing Sabbath

Apple will pay $150,000 to settle a U.S. lawsuit after firing a Jewish employee who refused to work on the Sabbath. The employee, Tyler Steel, faced discrimination and antisemitic…

Israel Faces Security Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel faces a transformed security landscape after the October 7 massacre and prolonged warfare. Despite military successes against Hamas and Hezboll…

Israeli Court Orders Millions in Compensation to Injured Gymnasts Against Wingate and Sports Bodies

Two former Israeli national gymnasts won a lawsuit against the Gymnastics Association, Wingate Institute, and Olympic Committee for neglecting their health, resulting in shoulder…

Apple Develops iPhone Feature to Verify Photos Are Taken by Real Cameras

Apple is introducing a new iPhone feature called Apple Reference Image to verify that photos were taken by a real camera, not generated by AI. The system embeds unique camera hard…

WhatsApp Develops Floating Search Button to Simplify iPhone Chat Navigation

WhatsApp is developing a floating search button for iPhone chats that appears when scrolling up, simplifying the search for old messages without leaving the chat. The feature is i…

Israel Reports Slight Drop in Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Amid Rise in Individual Cases in 2025

Israel's 2025 insolvency report shows a 35% drop in corporate bankruptcy filings but a 10.5% rise in individual cases, with new systems improving creditor payments and legislative…

Google Cloud Launches AI Feature to Automate Gmail and Calendar Management

Google Cloud has launched an AI feature that automates Gmail and Google Calendar management by drafting replies and scheduling events. Users with paid accounts can set scheduled c…

Security Flaws in Cheap Kids' GPS Watches Allow Hackers to Track and Spy

A security study found that cheap GPS watches for children are vulnerable to hacking, allowing strangers to track, spy, and listen to kids. Experts recommend buying devices from r…

Apple’s iOS 27 Update Ends Annoying iPhone Internet Dropouts

Apple’s iOS 27 update will fix the common issue of iPhones losing internet when switching from Wi-Fi to cellular networks by enabling instant, automatic transitions. Beta testers…

Apple May Raise iPhone 17 Prices in US Starting August 10

Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices in the US starting August 10, according to a leak on Weibo. The change currently applies only to the US, with no global price adjustments reported…

Israeli Businessman Dudi Apple Breaks Silence on Legal Harassment and Frozen Billions

Israeli businessman Dudi Apple revealed in a Channel 14 interview that he has faced 231 investigations, which he claims are politically motivated due to his right-wing views. He d…

Ecovacs LilMilo Robot Dog Offers Emotional Interaction but Lacks Realistic Movement

Ecovacs’ LilMilo robot dog offers emotional interaction with lifelike expressions but lacks mobility and full realism. Available in Israel, it costs about $600 internationally and…

Tel Aviv Museum Opens Vibrant Exhibition Showcasing Illustrator Noma Bar’s Sharp Wit and Colorful Art

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art opened "From the Other Side," a vibrant exhibition showcasing Israeli-born illustrator Noma Bar’s internationally acclaimed minimalist and witty artwork…

AI Voices Reflect Gender Biases, Sound Female but Think Like Men, Impacting Society and Jobs

Artificial intelligence systems often use female voices for assistants and male voices for authoritative roles, reflecting and reinforcing traditional gender biases. This gender c…

Playtika Returns to Profit in Q2 2026 Amid Growth and User Decline

Playtika returned to profit in Q2 2026 with $731.1 million in revenue and $48 million net income, driven by Disney Solitaire's growth despite a decline in active users. The compan…

New Recruits Join Israeli Combat Engineering Corps Amid Ongoing Conflict

New recruits to the Israeli Combat Engineering Corps express respect for the unit's frontline role amid nearly three years of conflict, while families grapple with the realities o…

Ted Lasso Returns for Season 4, Ehud Banai Releases New EP, and More Weekend Cultural Highlights

Apple TV+ revived "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season focusing on women's soccer, while Israeli radio host Oran Nahari ended his historical series. David Sagie's raspberry farm offers…

Apple Faces Major Setbacks with Several High-Profile Product Launches

Apple has faced several product failures despite its overall success, including the expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, the controversial 2013 Mac Pro, the problematic Butterfly K…

Apple Enhances iPhone Messages with Contextual One-Tap Action Suggestions in iOS 27

Apple is adding a new "One-Tap Suggestions" feature to the Messages app in iOS 27, enabling users to perform context-based actions like adding calendar events, creating reminders…

Michael Kleiner Denies All Allegations in Dayan Brothers Real Estate Fraud Case

Michael Kleiner denies all allegations in a police investigation into real estate developer Dudi Apple's suspected fraud involving the Dayan brothers. Apple allegedly concealed pr…

Israeli Businessman Dudi Apple Suspected of Hiding Assets During Bankruptcy Process

Israeli businessman Dudi Apple is suspected of hiding tens of millions of shekels in real estate assets during bankruptcy, aided by Michael Kleiner and the Dayan brothers. Authori…

Smart Travel Gadgets Enhance Vacation Comfort and Convenience in Under a Minute

Travelers can enhance their vacations with smart gadgets like rechargeable misting fans, portable chargers, tracking tags, electronic readers, and adjustable neck lamps to stay co…

Experts Warn Against Cooling Hot iPhones in Fridges Following TikTok Trend

A viral TikTok trend encouraging users to cool overheated iPhones in refrigerators risks damaging the devices due to condensation and thermal shock. Apple advises letting phones c…

Apple Plans iPhone 18 Pro Launch in Early September with Price Hikes and Camera Upgrades

Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 Pro in early September with expected price increases and new features including a variable aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and a new…

Smartphone Overnight Charging Is Safe but Heat Can Accelerate Battery Wear

Modern smartphones prevent overcharging, making overnight charging generally safe. However, heat and prolonged full charge can accelerate battery wear. Using ventilated surfaces a…

Xiaomi Opens New Store in Rishon Lezion with Discounts Up to 55% and Products for 10 Shekels

Xiaomi's official Israeli importer opened a new store in Rishon Lezion's Gold Mall, offering discounts up to 55% and select products for 10 shekels during the opening event on Wed…

WhatsApp Launches New Group Chat Features Including Mass Mentions and Anonymous Polls

WhatsApp rolled out new group chat features on August 4, 2026, including mass mentions that notify all members, anonymous polls with closing times, and quick creation of side chat…

Former MK and Senior Likud Figures Investigated in Tax Evasion Probe by Lahav 433

Former Likud MK Michael Kleiner, the Dayan brothers, and contractor Dudi Apple were investigated by Lahav 433 for concealing real estate assets and tax evasion worth tens of milli…

Apple Plans New AirPods With Built-In Cameras for Advanced Visual Intelligence

Apple is set to introduce AirPods with built-in cameras that enhance Siri's visual intelligence, with a possible launch of the B790 model in late 2024 and a more advanced B798 mod…

OpenAI Reveals Apple Missteps Amid Trade Secrets Lawsuit Dispute

Apple Temporarily Removes Telegram Over Child Sexual Abuse Content Violation

Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store after finding child sexual abuse content, reinstating it once Telegram removed the material and blocked the user. The violation i…

Apple Israel CEO Roni Friedman Steps Down After Nine Years to Lead Global AI Chip Group

After nine years leading Apple's Israel R&D center, Roni Friedman will head Apple's new global Chip-AI group focused on AI-driven chip development. Tal Inbar, a veteran Apple chip…

iDigital Offers Up to 50% Off Apple Products in Three-Day Sale in Eilat

iDigital is hosting a limited three-day sale from August 5-7 in Eilat, offering up to 50% discounts on Apple products including iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches, with limit…

Google Android Earthquake Alerts Notify Some Israelis After Egypt Quake

Following an earthquake near Egypt early Monday, many Android users in Israel received early warnings via Google's Earthquake Alerts system, which detects seismic activity through…

Mixed Asian Markets as Oil Prices Drop 4% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Asian markets showed mixed performance Monday amid a 4% drop in oil prices and rising US bond yields. Strong US tech earnings, especially from Amazon, boosted optimism, while Japa…

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Market Optimism and Key Corporate Developments

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened with optimism following global market gains and geopolitical easing, while key corporate developments and upcoming earnings reports are set to i…

Why Fresh Pineapple Causes a Burning Sensation on the Tongue

Fresh pineapple contains bromelain enzymes that break down proteins, causing a mild burning sensation on the tongue for most people. Stronger reactions may indicate allergies requ…

Markets Face High Uncertainty Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Doubts, Bank Recommends Seven Inflation-Hedging Strategies

Markets worldwide, including Israel's, face heightened uncertainty due to Middle East tensions and doubts over the US Federal Reserve's inflation strategy. Despite mixed stock per…

Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max Earbuds Launch in Israel with Touchscreen Case and Premium Features

Anker has launched its Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds in Israel featuring a unique touchscreen charging case and advanced AI capabilities. Despite premium sound quality and innovative…

Chef Talia Hadar Shares Five Easy Thai-Inspired Summer Recipes

Chef Talia Hadar offers five kosher Thai-inspired summer recipes including grilled corn, sticky rice with chicken, mango salad, banana filo bites, and a pineapple-coconut shake, a…

Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations Amid Internal Likud Tensions Ahead of Primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured approval from Likud's Central Committee to reserve eight key Knesset list slots, sparking internal party conflict. While many members and…

Apple Splits iPhone 18 Launch, Introducing Premium Models First in September

Apple will launch its premium iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable iPhone Ultra in September, delaying standard models until spring 2027. This split launch addresses supply chain c…

Half of Israeli Municipalities Seek Significant Property Tax Hikes Amid Political Deadlock

Half of Israel's municipalities have requested substantial property tax increases for 2027 amid a political deadlock with no Interior Minister to regulate them. These hikes come a…

Tiv Taam Eliminates All Checkout Counters Amid Labor Shortage; Israel's Diamond Industry Hits Historic Low

Tiv Taam is removing all checkout counters due to a cashier shortage, shifting to self-scanning payment. Israel's diamond exports hit historic lows amid global competition and tar…

OPPO Find X9 Ultra Launches as Premium Android Flagship with iPhone-Like Features at Higher Price

OPPO has launched its Find X9 Ultra flagship smartphone in Israel at about 6,000 shekels, featuring a 200MP Hasselblad camera system, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Elite chipset, and a desig…

Plaud Note Pro Offers AI-Powered Meeting Recording but Comes With High Costs

Plaud Note Pro is a credit-card-sized AI recording device sold in Israel for 699 shekels, offering high-quality transcription and summaries but requiring costly subscriptions. It…