The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/smartphone-apps/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png smartphone apps | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/smartphone-apps/ 32 32 Cellphone obsessives are grinding their teeth, losing sleep — Israeli study https://www.timesofisrael.com/smartphone-fomo-is-physically-hurting-people-israeli-study-finds/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:40:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2503819 Saying symptoms are related to FOMO, researchers find those with smartphone dependency are physically hurting themselves

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]]> Health Ministry launches revamped COVID-19 tracking app https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-launches-revamped-covid-19-tracking-app/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:19:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2355847 First version of HaMagen app was marred by mistakes; new features include use of Bluetooth, which is said to improve accuracy

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]]> Now in English, project teaches seniors new ways to keep in touch by smartphone https://www.timesofisrael.com/project-teaches-seniors-new-ways-to-keep-in-touch-by-smartphone-now-in-english/ Tue, 12 May 2020 14:43:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2304345 Some 1,500 people joined original Hebrew language course launched by three Jerusalem social entrepreneurs to help elderly master Zoom, WhatsApp during COVID-19 lockdown

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]]> I wasted 2 days holed up in my bedroom thanks to buggy Health Ministry virus app https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-wasted-2-days-holed-up-in-my-bedroom-thanks-to-buggy-health-ministry-virus-app/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:02:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2290720 Mistakes have tarnished HaMagen's reputation, as I can personally testify, but health officials say they are addressing its problems and still hope for widespread adoption

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]]> Seniors stuck amid lockdown learn to operate smartphones with online course https://www.timesofisrael.com/seniors-stuck-amid-lockdown-learn-to-operate-smartphones-with-online-course/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2276952 Over two weeks, more than 1,000 join free course designed by 3 social entrepreneurs that aims to help elderly keep in touch during coronavirus; plans to launch English version soon

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]]> By voice or location, Israeli apps can determine your risk of coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/by-voice-or-location-israeli-apps-can-determine-your-risk-of-coronavirus/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:07:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2272474 Israeli developers working on applications to track spread of COVID-19, while country's largest hospital makes strides with telemedicine to protect staff

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]]> New Health Ministry app is one-stop shop for all things coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-health-ministry-app-is-one-stop-shop-for-all-things-coronavirus/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:10:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2253146 CoronApp includes updated guidelines, latest announcements, info on locations visited by the recently diagnosed, user-submitted questions and more

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]]> UAE denies developing popular Middle East app as spy tool https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-denies-developing-popular-middle-east-app-as-spy-tool/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 13:21:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2209670 After report claims ToTok allows the Emiratis to track users, telecoms authority says country's laws 'prohibit any kind of data breach and unlawful interception'

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]]> FBI warns FaceApp is ‘potential counterintelligence threat’ from Russia https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-warns-faceapp-is-potential-counterintelligence-threat-from-russia/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:28:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2195025 Responding to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's request for probe of popular app, agency says Moscow's intelligence services have 'robust cyber exploitation capabilities'

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]]> In urgent need of an EpiPen? App may find you one, stat https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-urgent-need-of-an-epipen-app-may-find-you-one-stat/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1817718 Israeli researchers and Magen David Adom create community of allergy sufferers who can help each other out in a pinch, using proximity-based algorithms

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]]> Startup sets sights on scent as new frontier for smartphone apps https://www.timesofisrael.com/startup-sets-sights-on-scent-as-new-frontier-for-smartphone-apps/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:10:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1816926 Haifa-based Nanoscent says its technology will help you choose a perfume -- and find love

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]]> Thanks to social media, kids keep their camp vibe all year https://www.timesofisrael.com/thanks-to-social-media-kids-keep-their-camp-vibe-all-year/ Mon, 06 Mar 2017 14:38:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1571215 Even when it's time to pack up and go home, group chats and texting connect campers -- and their parents

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]]> Israel’s detachable camera drone makes selfie sticks redundant https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-detachable-camera-drone-makes-selfie-sticks-redundant/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:24:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1556291 Tel Aviv startup SELFLY creates a phone case that flies and takes pictures, and can be operated via your phone

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]]> Pokemon No: The battle to declare Auschwitz off-limits https://www.timesofisrael.com/pokemon-no-the-battle-to-declare-auschwitz-off-limits/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:23:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1446274 Memorial sites want visitors to contemplate the weight of history rather than hunt for monsters on their cellphones

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]]> New Islamic State app teaches kids ABCs of jihad https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-islamic-state-app-teaches-kids-abcs-of-jihad/ Thu, 12 May 2016 09:56:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1391049 Unofficial new Android software includes alphabet games alongside extremist songs

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