The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/apple/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Apple | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/apple/ 32 32 Apple buys Israeli startup, reportedly for $2 billion, that reads facial ‘micro movements’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-buys-israeli-startup-reportedly-for-2-billion-that-reads-facial-micro-movements/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:50:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744808 In its second-largest ever acquisition, US tech giant acquires Q.ai amid effort to break into wearables market; 30% of firm's staff were called up to reserve duty on Oct. 7

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]]> TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US, after Trump postpones ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/tiktok-returns-to-apple-and-google-app-stores-in-us-after-trump-postpones-ban/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:23:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3482328 Move comes after US president, who originally supported banning Chinese app for national security reasons, delayed its enforcement after election win

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]]> iPhones suggest Palestinian flag emoji when users type ‘Jerusalem’; Apple: It’s a bug https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-pledges-to-stop-suggesting-palestinian-flag-emoji-when-users-type-jerusalem/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:05:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3266649 Amid accusations of anti-Israel bias, tech titan promises fix in next update; British TV presenter notes no flag emojis suggested for array of other capitals

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]]> Apple releases major security update to counter Israeli firm NSO’s Pegasus spyware https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-pushes-out-significant-security-update-to-protect-against-nsos-pegasus-spyware/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:53:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3091691 Researchers say newly discovered system flaw is being 'actively exploited' to deliver malware onto iPhones and iPads; recommend all users immediately update devices

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]]> Apple unveils Vision Pro, its $3,500 mixed reality headset https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-unveils-vision-pro-its-3500-mixed-reality-headset/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:46:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3028346 Release is most significant product launch by iPhone maker since Apple Watch in 2015, challenges Meta in market still dominated by gamers, tech enthusiasts

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]]> Twitter’s Musk signals ‘war’ against Apple over its control of App Store https://www.timesofisrael.com/twitters-musk-signals-war-against-apple-over-its-control-of-app-store/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:44:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2885131 Billionaire rails against 30% fee iPhone maker charges for all applications sold via its online outlet, says Apple has threatened to remove Twitter from virtual shelves

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]]> Israeli spyware said used to hack senior Indonesian officials last year https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-spyware-said-used-to-hack-senior-indonesian-officials-last-year/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:24:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846010 Report says NSO Group's ForcedEntry software was used to target more than a dozen government and military officials in Indonesia; NSO denies any involvement

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]]> EU court upholds 4 billion euro fine for Google https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-court-upholds-4-billion-euro-fine-for-google/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:51:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836405 General Court says tech giant 'imposed unlawful restrictions on manufacturers of Android mobile devices' to benefit its search engine; reduces fine from 4.3 to 4.1 billion euros

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]]> Apple unveils new iPhones, watches and Airpods amid supply chain woes https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-unveils-new-iphones-watches-and-airpods-amid-supply-chain-woes/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:06:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832663 iPhone 14 costs $799 for base model -- the same price as the current version; will include more durable battery, improved photographic capacities, 'emergency SOS' function

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]]> Apple warns security flaw gives hackers full access to iPhones, Macs https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-warns-security-flaw-gives-hackers-full-access-to-iphones-macs/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:49:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2821326 Tech giant gives few details about how vulnerabilities discovered on devices, including iPads and iPods; similar flaws exploited in past by spyware firms such as Israel's NSO Group

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]]> Apple picks Jerusalem for new development center in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-to-open-new-development-center-in-jerusalem/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:37:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2805575 Tech giant runs existing R&D sites in Herzliya and Haifa; new center to focus on processor developments for Mac computers

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]]> Photos of Holocaust sites blocked from Apple’s automated ‘Memories’ albums https://www.timesofisrael.com/photos-of-holocaust-sites-blocked-from-apples-automated-memories-albums/ Sat, 07 May 2022 03:47:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2757538 Tech giant changes iPhone's photo app to prevent 'creating some unwanted memories,' after criticism over visitors taking inappropriate selfies at sensitive locations

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]]> Senior EU officials targeted with NSO spyware – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-eu-officials-targeted-with-nso-spyware-report/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:47:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2743815 Researchers cited by Reuters say alleged hacking was done with ForcedEntry, software that allows infection of iPhones and other Apple devices without any user action

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]]> ExxonMobil, Apple, Boeing cut ties with Moscow over Ukraine invasion https://www.timesofisrael.com/exxonmobil-apple-boeing-cut-ties-with-moscow-over-ukraine-invasion/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:37:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2714058 Companies are the latest US giants to drop operations in Russia; ExxonMobil to pull out of offshore oilfield, Apple to halt all sales, Boeing won't service jets

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]]> Ukraine requests Russia be kicked off internet; Apple halts sales to Russian market https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-requests-russia-be-kicked-off-internet-apple-halts-sales-to-russian-market/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:26:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2713394 Kyiv says 'atrocious crimes' of Russia’s invasion have been made possible by propaganda, cyberattacks; tech giant pauses product sales, limits Apple Pay and other services

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