Jerusalem Flag autoprediction bug is fixed in iOS 17.5 developer beta

Apple's second iOS 17.5 developer beta has fixed a bug that showed the Palestinian flag in the predictive text system when users typed in "Jerusalem."

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

False Flag: Social media erupts over Apple's predictive text Palestine blunder

Apple's predictive text system has prompted claims of antisemitism against the iPhone maker, by serving the Palestinian flag after users type in Jerusalem.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 18

Apple 'briefly pauses' internal Muslim, Jewish Slack channels

A report suggests Apple has suspended internal messaging channels used by Jewish and Muslim employees following tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 0

Apple plans to expand its R&D hub in Rawabi

Apple's engineering research and development site in the Palestinian city Rawabi is reportedly to be expanded, although few details have been revealed.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Spyware firm NSO Group could be acquired by US defense contractor

Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group, which has been beset by controversy, could be acquired by a US defense contractor named L3Harris.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 7

Israeli police use NSO Group's Pegasus to spy on citizens without a warrant

Israeli police have reportedly used Pegasus spyware to surveil citizens in the country without any oversight, a claim that flies in the face of the NSO Group saying that its tools would not be used domestically.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Apple's R&D footprint in Israel is growing and so is its local headquarters

Apple has signed a seven-year lease on a planned extension to its existing Research and Development facility in Herzliya Pituach, Israel — a move primarily designed to afford its engineers more work space.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple Pay may soon launch in Israel, banking service leak suggests

The launch of Apple Pay support in Israel appears to be imminent, with one local bank briefly inviting users to add their cards to the payment platform.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple Maps Look Around imaging vehicles spotted in New Zealand, Singapore, Israel

The Look Around feature of Apple Maps may work with more countries in the future, with Apple's vehicles driving around Israel, New Zealand, and Singapore to collect images used to generate the street-level views.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 11

Israel's Isracard to gain Apple Pay after protracted negotiations

Isracard has become the first Israeli financial company to announce support for Apple Pay, following eight months of disagreements over Apple's commission.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple Pay commission fee a massive hurdle for banks in Israel

Apple has begun talks with banks and credit companies in Israel, hoping to bring Apple Pay to the country— but Apple's commission fee may present a problem.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 16

Apple ditching plans for Israeli store after rejections by mall owners

Apple has reportedly scrapped plans to launch any Israeli retail store in the near future, despite potentially lucrative sales.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 43

Samsung seeks to buy Corephotonics, firm suing Apple over iPhone camera tech

Samsung is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Israeli firm Corephotonics, a firm specializing in smartphone camera technology that's currently embroiled in a legal battle with Apple.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Hebrew voice of Siri sues Apple, says it didn't obtain proper rights

An Israeli radio personality and voice actor is suing Apple, claiming the company is using her voice for the Hebrew version of Siri without permission — in some cases leading to her being made to say undesirable things.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 20

Saudi dissident sues iPhone spyware firm over Khashoggi communications surveillance

Following a report in November that the Saudi government retained NSO Group to spy on dissidents, a new lawsuit says the kingdom used iPhone spyware to intercept communications with the slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 24

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