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UK's NHS working on app using Apple-Google contact tracking tech

9 months ago

UK's NHS working on app using Apple-Google contact tracking tech

The UK's National Health Service is working with Google and Apple to develop an app to assist with the tracking of COVID-19, a system that may be the contact tracing software the two tech giants recently announced was in development.

By Malcolm Owen | 9 months ago

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Apple & Google's contact tracing won't stop COVID-19, but it will help

9 months ago

Apple & Google's contact tracing won't stop COVID-19, but it will help

Using smartphone contact tracing to track and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has been floated as a possible way out of the outbreak — but there are plenty of signs suggesting that its effectiveness is an open question.

By Mike Peterson | 9 months ago

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Apple, Google team on 'contact tracing' smartphone software to combat spread of COVID-19

9 months ago

Apple, Google team on 'contact tracing' smartphone software to combat spread of COVID-19

Apple and Google have announced a joint effort to utilize Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of COVID-19 worldwide.

By Mike Wuerthele | 9 months ago

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You can still play HBO Go or YouTube on an old Apple TV after it gets abandoned

9 months ago

You can still play HBO Go or YouTube on an old Apple TV after it gets abandoned

As users report being unable to access DRM-protected YouTube content on their third generation Apple TV, HBO has officially announced that it is abandoning early Apple TV models too. But, you can still stream the content to the set-top with an iPhone and AirPlay.

By William Gallagher | 9 months ago

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Apple's SMS one-time passcode proposal moves forward with help from Google

9 months ago

Apple's SMS one-time passcode proposal moves forward with help from Google

Apple's effort to develop a standardized format for one-time passcodes sent through SMS messages is moving forward with the help of Google engineers, as the proposal this month garnered official status as a Web Platform Incubator Community Group (WICG) specification draft.

By Mikey Campbell | 9 months ago

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Google Podcasts app lands on iOS for the first time

9 months ago

Google Podcasts app lands on iOS for the first time

Google Podcasts has made its way to the App Store, packed with brand new features to the service to help listeners find more of what they love.

By Amber Neely | 9 months ago

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App Store guidelines limit Stadia, GeForce Now, xCloud rollouts

9 months ago

App Store guidelines limit Stadia, GeForce Now, xCloud rollouts

Apple is facing increased scrutiny as Google's Stadia, Microsoft's xCloud, and Nvidia's GeForce Now are restricted or are barred entirely from reaching iPad and iPhone users.

By Amber Neely | 9 months ago

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US officials, tech companies in talks to use location data to fight COVID-19

10 months ago

US officials, tech companies in talks to use location data to fight COVID-19

U.S. officials are currently in active talks with Google, Facebook, and other tech companies about the possibility of leveraging Americans' smartphone location data to help fight the coronavirus, a new report indicates.

By Mike Peterson | 10 months ago

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Google I/O conference latest to fall to coronavirus

10 months ago

Google I/O conference latest to fall to coronavirus

Google on Tuesday canceled its annual I/O developer conference in Mountain View amid concerns about the global coronavirus crisis, raising questions about Apple's expected events.

By Mike Peterson | 10 months ago

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