Google and Apple Develop COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] IT giants Google and Apple have joined forces to develop a smartphone application that tracks the movements of individuals infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
According to AFP on the 10th (local time), the two companies announced this in a joint statement. The app being developed will exchange information using a Bluetooth technology-based 'opt-in' method that wirelessly transmits data between Android and Apple iOS devices. It is scheduled to be released next month.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook explained on Twitter, "Tracking infected individuals will help prevent the spread of COVID-19," adding, "It can be done without infringing on personal privacy."
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