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IDF Home Front Command updates application's alert system for clarity in emergency situations

The IDF Home Front Command revamped its mobile and smart TV alerts with color-coded warnings, dedicated sounds, and clearer instructions to help citizens respond faster in emergencies.

MAY 19, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Israel's Home Front Command app; illustrative.

Instagram launches a new app for photo sharing

The new service will be launched both within Instagram and as a standalone app, allowing users to send temporary photos without editing or uploading from the gallery.

MAY 18, 2026|ByYINON BEN SHUSHAN

Are you also participating in the steps trend? Look what it does to your body

A massive study by Clalit among approximately 600,000 users discovered that step competitions in applications lead to a significant decrease in the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

MAY 17, 2026|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

“Meta is unifying Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and more into a single account system, allowing users to manage all services from one place and sign in securely using one password or Passkey technology.”

The connection revolution: Meta unifies all accounts into one password

Meta is rolling out a new account system over a year, unifying all services in one place. Users can sign in with one password or use secure Passkey technology like fingerprint or face ID.

MAY 3, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL

The rise of "instant-gratification" micro-platforms in southeast Asia

JANUARY 11, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN

How messaging apps became gambling hubs in 2026

Read about how messaging apps turned into gambling hubs in 2026, covering betting bots, crypto payments, social play, platform risks and future casino models.

JANUARY 8, 2026ByTAMI DEMSKY

The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025

In 2025, Israelis spent over nine hours daily on screens, followed the Iran war and hostages’ return, and increased their use of AI and video content.

DECEMBER 31, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL

Instagram comes to the big screen: A new Reels app for smart TVs

Instagram for smart TVs lets users watch Reels in the living room with interest channels, multiple accounts, and future phone control. Launch starts in the US.

DECEMBER 26, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL

Coffee carts on your way to a trip? you can find them at the push of a button

Pango users can now find coffee carts nationwide and navigate to them from the app. The CoffeeTrail collaboration shows green icons, cart details, and a free coffee-size upgrade via the app.

DECEMBER 20, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges

NOYB said TikTok tracked a particular user's Grindr activity via data firm AppsFlyer, raising concerns about breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

DECEMBER 17, 2025ByREUTERS

A person looks at the Grindr app in the App Store on a phone in Los Angeles on March 27, 2019. A Chinese firm has been ordered by American national security officials to sell popular gay dating app Grindr, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 27.

Young developer builds “Tefillin timer” app to help Jews stay consistent with daily prayer

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Israeli breakthrough: Tech giant acquires MineOS’s privacy app

Mine’s app helps millions control their personal data online and will now join McAfee’s security platform, allowing MineOS to focus on the fast-growing enterprise market.

DECEMBER 4, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK/MAARIV