Upgrading to iPhone 12 causes issues for UK NHS COVID-19 app users

Users of the UK's NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app have run into problems when trying to upgrade to the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro, with the app not prompting users to turn on Exposure Notifications after transferring it from the old device.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Apple's iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air 4 are now available

Customers who pre-ordered the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPad Air 4 are now beginning to receive their shipments, plus Apple Stores have the new devices in stock.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Apple's COVID-19 screener updated with new questions to gauge symptom severity

Apple on Thursday issued an update to its COVID-19 screening app with new features like refreshed questions regarding symptom severity and test results.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 1

Washington DC's COVID-19 tracking system doesn't need an app install on the iPhone

Washington DC has fired up its own coronavirus exposure and contact tracing system utilizing the Apple and Google exposure notification framework — and doesn't need an app on the iPhone.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 7

Mac users can now use their newer Sony cameras as high-quality webcams

Mac users who own a Sony camera can now use it as a webcam, thanks to newly released macOS software.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

Apple customers have the most emotional connection to the brand versus others, study shows

Apple has ranked first in a listing of the most intimate brands during the coronavirus pandemic, based on emotional factors such as fulfillment and ritual.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 24

'The Morning Show' restarts production on Oct. 19

Apple TV+ original "The Morning Show" is set to resume production on Oct. 19 as cast and crew return to film the series' second season.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Your iPhone is not being secretly tracked by Apple's COVID-19 contact monitoring

If you're currently ignoring social distancing and whatever local lockdown recommendations you are under, your conscience, and your wireless carrier, are going to track you before your iPhone ever will.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

Belgium launches COVID-19 exposure notification app using Apple-Google framework

Belgium has launched its coronavirus exposure notification app, "Coronalert," on Wednesday, after several months of development with Apple and Google's frameworks.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

Apple TV+ resumes production of UK dramas 'Suspicion' and 'Slow Horses'

"Suspicion" and "Slow Horses" are the first two UK-based Apple TV+ commissions to recommence filming after the coronavirus lockdown.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Is Apple's COVID-19 exposure tracking technology working?

Back in April, Apple announced that it was partnering with Google build a technology framework to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design. I got COVID-19, and here's how it worked.

Daniel Eran Dilger 5 years ago 10

UK government distributing 11K iPads to care homes amid continuing COVID-19 fears

The U.K. government plans to distribute 11,000 free iPads to care homes in an effort to help residents stay in touch with relatives during a potential uptick in coronavirus cases during the winter.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Norway will use the Apple-Google API to replace its failed COVID-19 app

After the privacy issues surrounding its first attempt at a contact tracing app, Norway is planning to develop a second, this time using the privacy-focused technology produced in Apple and Google's joint project.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 8

Video offers close look at Apple-designed face mask

A video posted to YouTube by unboxing specialist Unbox Therapy on Thursday shows off Apple's in-house designed Face Mask and recently adopted ClearMask.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 25

UK debuts 'NHS COVID-19' app built with Apple-Google API

The UK National Health Service is rolling out its coronavirus contact tracing app based on the Exposure Notification framework created by Apple and Google.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

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