UK to start testing its COVID-19 tracking app this week

[ad_1] As previously reported, the UK will break with Apple-Google’s “decentralized” approach. Instead, the NHSX technology group NHSX chose a centralized model, in which a list of contacts made via Bluetooth signals will be stored on users’ devices as anonymous tokens. If a user has positive symptoms or tests, contacts can be sent to the … Read more

Matt Hancock Launches Contact Tracking App on the Isle of Wight | World News

[ad_1] The health secretary confirmed that a new contact tracking app to control the coronavirus outbreak on the Isle of Wight will be piloted this week, despite concerns that its centralized configuration carries privacy risks and will reduce acceptance. Matt Hancock said there had been “great enthusiasm” on the island off the south coast of … Read more

Leading physician says testing and contract tracking must ‘speed up’

[ad_1] The Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) said testing and follow-up of contacts should be accelerated as part of efforts to address Covid-19. ICGP President Mary Favier said patients still take a long time to get results. “When a patient calls a general practitioner like me, and I can make a referral, that would … Read more

iPhone SE, contact tracking and Magic Keyboard for iPad

[ad_1] The entire world seemed to be stuck, and yet April 2020 continued to be an extremely busy month for Apple with new products like the iPhone SE, new controversies and surprises. Left: Coronavirus, Medium: Second generation iPhone SE, Right: Tim Cook It was unable to move in for Apple anniversaries in April, but then … Read more

Apple Watch 6 rumors offer hope for sleep tracking, blood oxygen sensor, and more

[ad_1] A new leak claims the Apple Watch 6 It will launch with a long-awaited feature, sleep tracking, along with several other perks that expand your ability to manage health. And fortunately, longer battery life. The leak is courtesy of YouTuber Nikias Molina, who tweeted five features the Apple Watch Series 6 would get, including … Read more