"Apple and Google have joined hands to develop a website that will help with COVID-19 contact tracing. The move will showcase how well the tech giants complement each other, especially during crisis situations like this. The collaboration will attract a wider user base. And with users relying more on the virtual world, they can feel more secure due to the anonymity feature" – Arushi Chawla
- Apple already has a website (in the US), which allows self-screening, and offers information about Coronavirus, its symptoms, associated risks and guidance for emergency care.
- The privacy-preserving COVID-19 tracking system will be available on Android and iOS devices.
- The tech giants are relying on Bluetooth, rather than on GPS, to follow the anonymity approach.