The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cellphone-technology/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png cellphone technology | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cellphone-technology/ 32 32 Digitizing odors: Israelis whiff the future with ‘smellophone’ tech breakthrough https://www.timesofisrael.com/digitizing-odors-israelis-whiff-future-with-smellophone-tech-breakthrough/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:05:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2428018 Weizmann Institute team says it has created a molecular 'smell map' that can be used to recreate almost any scent on earth, potentially sending what you sniff around the globe

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]]> Europe eyes smartphone location data to stem virus spread https://www.timesofisrael.com/europe-eyes-smartphone-location-data-to-stem-virus-spread/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:47:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2266862 Following the lead of Asian governments and Israel, EU countries weigh moves that could put public health at odds with individual privacy

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]]> Iran blocks voice calls on messaging app https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-blocks-voice-calls-on-messaging-app/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:10:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1602566 Days after feature on popular Telegram phone application was authorized for use, judiciary shuts it down

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]]> Following US recommendation, Israel bans Galaxy Note 7 on flights https://www.timesofisrael.com/following-us-recommendation-israel-bans-galaxy-note-7-on-flights/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:50:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1480749 Civil Aviation Authority blocks passengers from boarding planes with phones that have caught fire numerous times

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]]> Apple using Israeli R&D to develop ‘iPhone 8’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-using-israeli-rd-to-develop-iphone-8/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:05:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1471618 Herzliya Center working on hardware for phone that will be 'significantly different' from current models, says employee

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]]> Egypt walks back rejection of Italy request over slain student https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-walks-back-rejection-of-italy-request-over-slain-student/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:14:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1374581 In about face, Cairo accepts request to hand over phone records that may help explain killing of Giulio Regeni

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]]> No-hands-needed smartphone to be made available for free https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-hands-needed-smartphone-to-be-made-available-for-free/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:25:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1297482 Individuals who are paralyzed or otherwise disabled can now be part of the digital revolution, says Sesame Phone inventor Oded Ben Dov

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]]> How to survive your vacation on one cellphone battery https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/how-to-survive-your-vacation-on-one-cellphone-battery/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 03:16:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1271753 Until they start making batteries that can really take the 'punishment' users dish out, there are some strategies to extend usage time for 'ordinary' cell batteries

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]]> Man caught with 32 cellphones glued to his body https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-caught-with-32-cellphones-glued-to-his-body/ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:01:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1164003 Bat Yam resident, 26, hoped to smuggle the phones through Ben Gurion Airport

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]]> App turns any Android phone owner into a hacker https://www.timesofisrael.com/app-turns-any-android-phone-owner-into-a-hacker/ Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:50:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1086667 AirHopper is one example of an advanced presistent threat, and the world needs to be prepared, says Shai Zandani of ISACA

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]]> All around the world … https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-more-things-change-2/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:35:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1040702 Cellphones are revolutionizing medical treatment, and medical insurance as well

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]]> Connecting to our homeland through our cellphone https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/connecting-to-our-homeland-through-our-cellphone/ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:37:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1030083 The Red Alert app is one way for Jews and friends of Israel around the world to keep up with the current war

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]]> Nokia returns to Israel with 3D tech acquisition https://www.timesofisrael.com/nokia-returns-to-israel-with-3d-tech-acquisition/ Sun, 06 Jul 2014 09:53:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1022724 Finnish cellphone maker is rebuilding its core business; NICE systems technology is important to its effort

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]]> Israel ministry issues tender for 4G mobile networks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/02/israel-mobilephone-tender-idUSL6N0PD31H20140702 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:24:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1021170 Reuters: The new, faster bandwidth will shared among Israel's five cellphone service providers

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]]> Starbucks puts Israeli phone charging tech in shops https://www.timesofisrael.com/starbucks-puts-israeli-phone-charging-tech-in-shops/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:10:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1008164 The coffee chain is set to deploy thousands of Powermat's wireless charging pads, thanks to a new partnership

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