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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Samsung, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Economy13 hours ago

Xiaomi Plans Up to 25% Price Hike on Smartphones Amid Rising Component Costs

Xiaomi is set to increase smartphone and tablet prices by up to 25% globally due to rising memory chip costs, following a sharp decline in mobile profits and shipments. The price…

Tech13 hours ago

Nativ Mobile Launches Samsung Galaxy Z Series 8 Foldables With Enhanced Security for Orthodox Users

Nativ Mobile has launched Samsung's Galaxy Z Series 8 foldable smartphones in a specially secured version for Orthodox Jews and business users, combining advanced technology with…

Tech14 hours ago

Apple Plans iPhone 18 Pro Price Hike After Recent Price Cut in Israel

Apple recently cut iPhone 17 Pro prices in Israel but plans to raise prices for the iPhone 18 Pro models next month due to rising component costs. The new models may cost $100 mor…

Tech14 hours ago

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Delivers Top-Tier Smartphone Camera but Faces Design and Battery Trade-Offs

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone offers one of the best camera systems available, featuring Leica collaboration and advanced zoom technology, but its heavy design and disappointing…

Tech14 hours ago

Apple Prepares to Launch $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra with Large Screen and Key Trade-Offs

Economy23 hours ago

Asian Stocks Fall as Investors Eye Nvidia Earnings and Rising Bond Yields

Asian stock markets fell led by technology shares as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole. Rising U.S. Treasury yield…

Culture2 days ago

Samsung and Bananhot Launch Galaxy Z8 Foldables with Neta Alchamistir at Beach Club TLV

Samsung Israel and Bananhot launched the Galaxy Z8 foldable phone series with a summer event at Beach Club TLV featuring co-founder Neta Alchamistir. The collaboration blends tech…

Tech4 days ago·2 outlets

Google Fitbit Air Smart Band Offers Comfort but Lacks Full Support in Israel

Google's Fitbit Air smart band offers a lightweight, affordable fitness tracking option with excellent comfort and battery life but lacks official support and premium features in…

Tech5 days ago

Five Essential TV Settings to Change for Better Picture Quality

New smart TVs often come with default settings that reduce picture quality. Experts advise disabling ambient light sensors, switching to accurate picture modes, turning off AI enh…

Economy5 days ago

Wall Street Gains Boost Asian Chip Giants and Markets

Asian stock markets rose sharply, led by South Korean chip makers, following Wall Street gains and a U.S. Treasury bond buyback boost. U.S. bond yields dropped significantly, lift…

Tech7 days ago

OpenAI Faces Executive Exodus Amidst Ambitious AI Expansion and Planned IPO

OpenAI is undergoing significant executive departures amid preparations for a trillion-dollar IPO and ambitious AI advancements. CEO Sam Altman envisions future AI assistants with…

Economy7 days ago

Global Chip Stock Sell-Off Hits Asia Hard as Nasdaq Short Positions Reach Record High

Global markets fell sharply as semiconductor stocks plunged, hitting Asian markets hard with South Korea's Kospi down nearly 6%. US bond yields rose, pressuring gold and fueling i…

TechAug 18, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Phones Feature Hidden Automation Tool for Smart Device Control

Samsung Galaxy phones include a hidden automation feature called "Modes and Routines" that lets users set automatic actions based on conditions like time, location, or app use, im…

TechAug 17, 2026

Apple Plans Early Launch for iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and First Foldable iPhone Ultra

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone Ultra early, with other models arriving in spring 2027. The Pro models may featur…

Apple Plans Early Launch for iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and First Foldable iPhone Ultra
CultureAug 17, 2026

Big Brother Alum Patal Embraces New Fame and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 at Matcha Pop-Up Event

Big Brother alum Patal Asaf is embracing her newfound fame while promoting Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 at a matcha pop-up event in Glilot. She enjoys the public attention and remain…

TechAug 17, 2026

Samsung Unveils Smoother Animations and New Features in One UI 9.5 Update

Samsung's upcoming One UI 9.5 update for Galaxy devices brings smoother animations, a redesigned fingerprint sensor UI, camera app tweaks, and new app mirroring with Windows PCs…

TechAug 16, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Introduces My FanCam AI Video Editing Feature

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE will feature My FanCam, an AI tool that tracks subjects in existing videos to create new clips with automatic framing. The feature works post-capt…

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Introduces My FanCam AI Video Editing Feature
TechAug 16, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Gains Software Edge Over Higher-End Models with Android 17 Launch

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE will launch with Android 17 and One UI 9, giving it a software upgrade advantage over the earlier Galaxy S26 models that started with Android 16…

TechAug 16, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Offers Improved Foldable Experience with Compact Design and Full-Day Battery

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable smartphone features a compact design with a 5.5-inch external and 7.6-inch internal screen, enhanced durability via Flex Titanium, and a full-da…

TechAug 13, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Users Can Easily Free Up Gigabytes of Storage With Simple Tricks

Samsung Galaxy users can easily free up storage by deleting hidden backups, emptying recycle bins, archiving unused apps, and switching to efficient media formats. These simple st…

TechAug 13, 2026

Apple Plans Foldable iPhone Ultra and New Devices for 2024-2027 Launches

Apple will launch the iPhone 18 series next month, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods Ultra, and a new MacBook Ultra by 2027. The foldable phone features a 7.7-inch intern…

TechAug 13, 2026

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series Highlighting AI Focus Amid Price Hikes

At its annual event in New York, Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series featuring AI-focused Tensor G6 chips, a new foldable model, and the Pixel Tag tracker. The lineup includes adv…

EconomyAug 13, 2026·1 outlets

AI Boom Sparks Global Market Optimism with South Korea Leading Rally

Global markets rally on strong AI sector growth and robust tech earnings, with South Korea's KOSPI leading a 4.1% surge into bull market territory. U.S. tech giants report record…

EconomyAug 13, 2026

Ofir-SouthUp Ventures Launches $30 Million Fund to Boost Western Negev Tech Investments

Ofir-SouthUp Ventures, named after the late Ofir Livshtein, launches a $20-30 million fund to invest in tech companies in Israel's Western Negev. The fund, backed by kibbutzim, en…

TechAug 12, 2026

Samsung Releases Fifth One UI 9 Beta Update for Galaxy S26 Series Fixing Key Bugs

Samsung released the fifth One UI 9 beta update for Galaxy S26 series, fixing multiple bugs including Settings app freezes, camera widget delays, media editor flickering, and WiFi…

TechAug 12, 2026

Samsung Rolls Out August 2026 Security Update First to Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

Samsung has started releasing its August 2026 security update first to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, an older model, focusing on fixing 56 security issues. The update is initially avail…

TechAug 11, 2026

Samsung Releases Update to Fix Green Line Glitch in Galaxy Camera App

Samsung has issued a camera app update for Galaxy devices running One UI 8.5 to fix a green line appearing in photo thumbnails, a display glitch that does not affect the actual im…

TechAug 11, 2026

Samsung Launches Compact Galaxy Z Fold 8 with Enhanced Screen and Battery

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a compact foldable smartphone with a new 5.5-inch cover screen, a larger 7.6-inch main display, and a powerful 4,800mAh battery. It featu…

EconomyAug 11, 2026·1 outlets

Mixed Market Open Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge

Stock markets open mixed amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in oil prices. U.S. President Trump claims full U.S. control over the strait, while Tel Aviv indi…

TechAug 11, 2026

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 FE Specs Ahead of September Launch

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S26 FE in early September with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chip, 8GB RAM, and advanced camera features. The phone supports fast charging…

TechAug 10, 2026

Waze Founder Uri Levine Highlights User Pain Over AI in Startup Success

TechAug 8, 2026

Samsung Temporarily Pauses Google Play System Updates for Galaxy S26 Beta Users

Samsung has temporarily halted Google Play System updates for Galaxy S26 users running the One UI 9 beta, assuring critical security patches are already delivered and normal devic…

TechAug 8, 2026·2 outlets

Samsung Launches New Square-Style Foldable Galaxy Z Fold 8 with Premium Features

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a new square-like design, premium features, and improved displays. It offers strong performance and multitasking but has camera and price…

Samsung Launches New Square-Style Foldable Galaxy Z Fold 8 with Premium Features
EconomyAug 7, 2026

Billionaires’ Wealth Surpasses National GDPs, Raising Democracy Concerns

Elon Musk briefly became the first trillionaire in July 2026, highlighting a trend where billionaire wealth and corporate valuations surpass national GDPs. This concentration of w…

Billionaires’ Wealth Surpasses National GDPs, Raising Democracy Concerns
TechAug 6, 2026·1 outlets

Eran Zahavi and Shalom Michaeli-Shvili Compete in Samsung Galaxy Z Launch Padel Tournament

Samsung launched its new Galaxy Z foldable phone series with a padel tournament at A Padel club in Savyon, featuring Israeli sports and entertainment stars. The winning team recei…

EconomyAug 6, 2026

Asian Markets Plunge as Israeli Tech Stocks Lose Over $1 Billion Amid Mixed Global Trading

Asian markets fell sharply, led by South Korea and Japan, while U.S. futures showed mixed trends. Israeli tech stocks Taboola and SolarEdge lost over $1 billion combined due to di…

TechAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

Samsung Keyboard Gains Advanced Features, Users May Consider Switching Back

Samsung has upgraded its native keyboard with smarter predictions, extensive customization, and cross-device clipboard sharing, making it a compelling alternative to Gboard. Offli…

TechAug 5, 2026

Samsung Releases August 2026 Security Update with 38 Fixes for Galaxy Devices

Samsung issued its August 2026 security update for Galaxy devices, featuring 38 fixes including eight critical vulnerabilities. The update targets flagship models first and will r…

Samsung Releases August 2026 Security Update with 38 Fixes for Galaxy Devices
TechAug 5, 2026

Google Rolls Out August 2026 Security Update for Pixel Phones Including Pixel 10 Fixes

Google has begun rolling out the August 2026 security update for Pixel devices, including specific bug fixes for the Pixel 10 series. The update addresses all vulnerabilities list…

TechAug 5, 2026

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…

SecurityAug 5, 2026

Israeli Researchers Uncover Zero-Click Vulnerability in Samsung Phones

Israeli cybersecurity firm Radiant Research Labs disclosed a zero-click vulnerability in Samsung phones at Berlin's OffensiveCon. The flaw allowed access without user interaction…

EconomyAug 5, 2026

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…

TechAug 4, 2026

Samsung Begins Internal Testing of One UI 9.5 on Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung has started internal testing of One UI 9.5 on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, revealing an early firmware build months before the phone's launch. The update, based on Android 17, re…

EconomyAug 3, 2026

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…

TechAug 3, 2026

Samsung One UI 9 Update Will Factory Reset Phones After 13 Failed Unlock Attempts

Samsung's One UI 9 update will factory reset Galaxy phones after 13 failed lock code attempts to enhance security, urging users to back up data and remember their codes.

TechAug 2, 2026

Samsung Galaxy July 2026 Update Causes Battery Drain and Overheating Issues

Samsung Galaxy users of the S24 and S25 Ultra models report rapid battery drain and overheating after the July 2026 update, with WhatsApp possibly involved. Samsung has yet to con…

Samsung Galaxy July 2026 Update Causes Battery Drain and Overheating Issues
TechAug 2, 2026

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…

EconomyJul 31, 2026·1 outlets

Global Stock Markets Face Sharp July Sell-Off Amid AI and Geopolitical Concerns

July saw a global stock market sell-off led by tech and semiconductor stocks amid AI investment concerns and Middle East tensions. Retail investors sold heavily, and major chip st…

Global Stock Markets Face Sharp July Sell-Off Amid AI and Geopolitical Concerns