The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/location-based-apps/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:39:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png location-based apps | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/location-based-apps/ 32 32 Knesset advances bill to allow quarantine monitoring via app https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-advances-bill-to-allow-quarantine-monitoring-via-app/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:46:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2611572&preview=true&preview_id=2611572 Authorities will be able to track location, hold video calls with people required to isolate; any who opt out will be subject to other measures, including quarantine hotels

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]]> Start-up gives autistic kids — and their parents — a little more freedom https://www.timesofisrael.com/start-up-gives-autistic-kids-and-their-parents-a-little-more-freedom/ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:08:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1214408 AngelSense's tracking and information system lets parents keep tabs on their children -- making one of the world's toughest jobs a little easier

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]]> How a cat inspired start-up’s ‘Internet of Lost Things’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-cat-inspired-start-ups-internet-of-lost-things/ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:17:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1148888 Misplacing keys, wallets, and even pets is now a thing of the past, thanks to Pixies

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]]> Yo! upgrade shows app wasn’t a dumb idea, after all https://www.timesofisrael.com/yo-upgrade-shows-app-wasnt-a-dumb-idea-after-all/ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:59:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075543 Location services are now included in eponymous app's greeting, giving it a new level of functionality, creators say

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]]> Russian search engine giant Yandex acquires KitLocate https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-search-engine-giant-yandex-acquires-kitlocate/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:46:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=921768 The Moscow-based company is opening an R&D center in Israel after its purchase of the geolocation start-up

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]]> KiddyUp aims to be mother’s little app helper https://www.timesofisrael.com/kiddyup-aims-to-be-mothers-little-app-helper/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=902590 Frustrated by limited Internet services, two stay-at-home moms developed a 'mommy-friendly' online marketplace

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]]> Israeli app puts the moment in reach, wherever you are https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-app-puts-the-moment-in-reach-wherever-you-are/ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:02:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=852760 Moment.me offers a crowdsourced experience for the world's biggest events

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]]> Always on, always available, and a battery that lasts and lasts https://www.timesofisrael.com/always-on-always-available-and-a-battery-that-lasts-and-lasts/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:33:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=818092 Kitlocate's technology will keep an eye on you 24/7 – but that's a good thing, says CEO Omri Moran

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]]> Start-up’s ‘indoor GPS’ solves huge retail dilemma https://www.timesofisrael.com/start-ups-indoor-gps-solves-huge-retail-dilemma/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:27:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=382518 WiseSec has installed its location solution in one of Europe's largest indoor shopping malls

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]]> Free coffee and QR codes make for an innovative ad campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/free-coffee-and-qr-codes-make-for-an-innovative-ad-campaign/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:10:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=213696 Cafe Joe's unique method of pulling in customers wins accolades from advertising pros

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