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

The Bank of Israel is launching a new service expected to save time and costs: depositing post-dated checks directly from mobile phones.

"Checks continue to be a significant payment method in the Israeli economy, totaling hundreds of billions of shekels a year."
OLIGO founders - Gal Elbaz, Nadav Czerninski, and Avshalom Hilu

Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security doubles valuation with $60 Million round

ChatGPT

ChatGPT will soon undergo a massive upgrade and become a "super-app"

Mark Zuckerberg, April 2025

Meta's glasses will soon recognize people by their faces


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

Google to flag battery-draining Android apps in Play Store from March 2026

Apps keeping phones awake over 2 hours in 24h will show a warning about high battery use and may drop in Play Store rankings.

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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+

From parking to the skies: Pango launches flight booking service

Pango is launching a new service for booking flights directly from the app, in collaboration with the international search engine SkyGini.

Yonatan Alon, CEO of Pango

No ads: Egged presents an alternative to the Moovit app

After years in which Moovit dominated the market almost on its own, the Egged Group is launching “egg” – a new public transportation app that promises an ad-free user experience.

The "egg" app

The average person uses 9 mobile apps per day - analysis into the most popular categories

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CAM launches new ‘Report It’ app to document antisemitic incidents in real time

New app will counter the culture of underreporting of antisemitism

CAM's new 'Report It' app

Inspired by lack of protection in Arab towns, new app helps all Israelis find nearby shelters

Harmony SOS, an Arab-led initiative, provides real-time shelter information during missile attacks, saving lives and fostering solidarity in Israel.

Harmony SOS employees

Pango expands public transportation services – also for users without a private vehicle

Pango launches a new public transportation service for all users: Real-time route planning, personalized payment based on the passenger’s profile, and family account management.

 Pango

Jack Dorsey unveils Bitchat: A WhatsApp rival that works without Wi-Fi or cellular signal

Bitchat lets nearby phones send encrypted messages via Bluetooth only - no internet or signal needed. A game-changer for blackouts, disasters, or protests where networks are down.

 Bitchat. WhatsApp isn’t panicking just yet