Cellphone

Israelis nationwide report calls from alleged hostages asking for help

According to the Israel National Cyber Directorate, the suspicious calls have been traced to three main phone numbers.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv, March 22, 2025
 Vivo X200 Pro

After a break: Vivo returns to operation in Israel with new devices

 School smartphone bans fail to improve students' wellbeing or grades, study finds. Illustration.

Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality to gradually remove smartphones from schools, mayor announces

 SPEAKING TO an AI representative from a hotel room.

Will AI revive hotels’ guest room phones?


Police request access to 10 cell phones belonging to late Netanyahu family aid

Police requested the phones due to suspicions that the family was hiding the phones from the investigation.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

WhatsApp continues to innovate: Soon – Direct dialer from the app

Meta is upgrading WhatsApp with a new dialer that allows direct dialing from the app without adding contacts. The feature is being gradually rolled out to the iPhone beta version.

 The WhatsApp dialer. Without adding contacts

Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing

Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.

 Phone addiction.

State to open VAT-free store at Ramon Airport

The Israel Airports Authority issued a tender for a VAT-free store at Eilat Airport, where 25% of Israel’s mobile phones are sold. The VAT hike next year will increase the city's appeal.

Ramon Airport in Eilat. Zero VAT for those who purchase at the new store

Experts advise: Make sitting on the toilet as boring as possible

Experts recommend limiting time on the toilet to no more than 5 to 10 minutes.

 Experts recommend limiting time on the toilet to no more than 5 to 10 minutes.

Galaxy S25 Ultra: Leak reveals new design with rounded corners

Two months ahead of the official event, new leaks reveal the possible design of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. What else can we expect? Here are all the details.

 Galaxy S25 Ultra

With a black-and-white E-Ink screen: New phone aims to combat distractions

A new crowdfunding project offers a minimalist E-Ink phone with a unique black-and-white display, designed to help users regain control and disconnect from the relentless distractions.

 Mudita Kompakt

Partner communications launches BlackView Hero 10 with special introductory price

This foldable smartphone boasts impressive technical specifications, including 256GB of storage, 12GB of RAM, and a MediaTek processor.

 BlackView Hero 10

Nothing's new phone glows in the dark

Limited to 1,000 units: British startup Nothing unveils a new version of its Phone 2A Plus with a phosphorescent back, inspired by its fan community. And the price?

 Nothing Phone 2A Plus

Pixel 9: Google's smartest phone ever

Google's Pixel 9 arrives with AI features everywhere, a sleek design, impressive battery life, and a solid camera. We took the device for a thorough review.

Google's Pixel 9

Pixel 9 Pro XL: The unrivaled king of Android returns

Google's latest Pixel 9 Pro XL feels like the flagship Android phone we've been waiting for, with a stunning design, powerful camera, and improved performance.

 Pixel 9 Pro XL