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Iranian matchmaking app removed by Google after allowing girls as young as 12 to register

The Jerusalem Post was able to locate profiles for girls as young as 13 being advertised for marriage. The profile also displayed a green notice indicating parental approval.

A young Iraqi girl who has reached the age of wearing a hijab, is clothed in the head covering worn by many Muslim women for the first time during a ceremony organised at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq's southern city of Basra on December 11, 2025.
"Checks continue to be a significant payment method in the Israeli economy, totaling hundreds of billions of shekels a year."

Without visiting a branch: Deferred checks can be deposited via app

Jing Dong, Emotion Capture Station, 2020, installation view at Unveil Gallery.

Where code becomes material: Jing Dong’s art of human-machine encounter

Shachpatz is a new app designed to help IDF veterans abroad by offering travel guidance, emergency contacts, and access to legal assistance.

‘We are behind you’: Shachpatz App offers IDF veterans rapid legal help abroad for emergencies


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.

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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.

Man on the phone.

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.

Instagram: Moving to the Big Screen.

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.

Coffee cart in Ramat Gan.

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).

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

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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.

Gal Ringel, Gal Golan, Kobi Nissan

Alibaba plans a comprehensive refresh of its AI app to compete with ChatGPT

Alibaba is preparing a comprehensive upgrade to its AI app, which will now be called Qwen and will include advanced capabilities inspired by ChatGPT.

Alibaba

Wolt updates its app – and becomes a comprehensive shopping platform

Wolt is launching a new design and user experience that mark its transition from a food delivery app to a comprehensive shopping platform.

The new design of the Wolt app

Partner launches Partner tv+ – an upgraded television service with exclusive content

Partner is launching Partner tv+ – a new television service featuring an upgraded interface, updated app, and exclusive content.

Partner tv+