The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iphone/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png iPhone | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iphone/ 32 32 Gold-plated iPhone 17s being sold in Gaza at exorbitant cost https://www.timesofisrael.com/gold-plated-iphone-17s-now-available-in-gaza-at-exorbitant-cost/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:33:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698797 Merchants show off new stock in videos posted online, with price tags surpassing NIS 30,000; those able to afford devices said to be Hamas members

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> One shape fits all: EU to standardize smartphone chargers https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-shape-fits-all-eu-to-standardize-smartphone-chargers/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:05:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2620800 European Commission unveils 'important step to increase convenience and reduce waste' by requiring phone manufacturers to adopt USB-C charging cables for all mobile devices

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]]> Apple fixes security hole reportedly used by NSO Group to hack iPhone https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-fixes-security-hole-reportedly-used-by-nso-group-to-hack-an-iphone/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:13:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2616572 Researchers at University of Toronto's Citizen Lab say security vulnerability was exploited by Israeli firm to plant spyware on a Saudi activist's smartphone

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]]> In coronavirus crisis, you need to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-coronavirus-crisis-you-need-to-clean-the-bundle-of-germs-that-is-your-phone/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:46:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2258707 Since virus can live for 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel, the CDA recommends cleaning all 'high-touch' surfaces daily; that means phones, keyboards, tablets computers

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]]> Israeli tech company says it can unlock all iPhones ever made, some Androids https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-company-says-it-can-break-into-all-iphones-ever-made-some-androids/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:17:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2095712 Cellebrite, believed to be the company hired by the FBI to hack into San Bernardino killer's phone in 2016, has faced criticism for hiding phones' vulnerabilities from Apple

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]]> Turks smash iPhones, pour coke down drain amid spat with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/turks-smash-iphones-pour-coke-down-drain-amid-spat-with-us/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:00:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1909962&preview=true&preview_id=1909962 Some are heeding Erdogan's call for boycotting American goods by destroying products with sledgehammer

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]]> Apple becomes first private-sector firm with $1 trillion valuation https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-reaches-new-landmark-with-1-trillion-valuation/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:35:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1901678 US tech giant, credited with trailblazing the development of simpler, more consumer-friendly devices, reaches landmark 13 figures

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]]> Apple closing iPhone loophole used by law enforcement with Israeli firm’s help https://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-closing-iphone-loophole-used-by-law-enforcement-with-israeli-firms-help/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:51:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1871112 Security gap enabled authorities to hack devices and gather data on criminals, including San Bernardino shooter

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]]> Gal Gadot tweets ad for Android from iPhone https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-tweets-ad-to-android-from-iphone/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:51:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1838060 'Wonder Woman' star, acting as brand ambassador for Huawei, appears to post promotional video using a competing product

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]]> Israel opens investigation against Apple for slowing down iPhones https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-opens-investigation-against-apple-for-slowing-down-iphones/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:38:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1827062&preview=true&preview_id=1827062 Local chief questioned by authorities, who suspect company may have violated Israeli law

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