Apple and Google deployed Covid-19 (coronavirus) tracing software on iOS and Android smartphones, BBC News reported, explaining the function enables devices to connect to government contact-tracing apps.
The move is the latest step in joint development of contact-tracing technology by the companies, under a plan first announced in April [1]. BBC News stated the function is turned off by default, with smartphone users able to access it through settings menus.
Regardless of the operating system, the software requires Bluetooth and a relevant app to work. Apple and Google have repeatedly emphasised the privacy credentials [2] of the technology.
Germany and Japan have already launched contact-tracing apps based on the technology, while the US, Republic of Ireland and Switzerland [3] are among others working on apps using it.
The UK last week reversed course by ditching work [4] on its centralised app in favour of the tech giants’ decentralised approach.
[1] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/home-banner/apple-google-join-forces-in-covid-19-battle/
[2] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/apps/news-apps/apple-google-release-covid-19-tracing-tech/
[3] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/apps/news-apps/switzerland-claims-first-with-apple-google-app-tech/
[4] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/apps-home-banner/uk-backtracks-on-google-apple-contact-tracing-tech/
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