Published 06:34 IST, September 2nd 2020

Google and Apple to roll out phase two of contact-tracing system, no separate app required

Google and Apple are preparing to unveil phase two of their COVID-19 contact-tracing system which will help users receive notifications about possible exposure

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Silicon Valley tech giants Google and Apple are preparing to unveil phase two of ir COVID-19 contact-tracing system which will help users receive tifications about ir possible contact with infectious people without needing to install a particular app.

According to Guardian,  initial sts of “exposure tification” system were designed for iPhones and Android devices in May. new system will work on a specific algorithm in which phone record details of or devices which are in close proximity; if one of users marks mselves later as infected, person in close contact will receive a tification. 

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'Exposure tification' system

So far, Apple and Google have an option for ir users to downlo an app recognised by public health authorities to detect ir exposure with an infected person. However,  new versions of iOS and Android will allow users to join an exposure tification system without actually installing any app at all, as per reports. 

Across world, governments and health authorities are working toger to find solutions to COVID-19 pandemic to protect people. Google and Apple, in bid to contribute to se efforts, anunced a joint effort to enable Bluetooth techlogy users with contact tracing as well as help governments and health ncies control spre of virus.

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As per reports, Apple and Google will be launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level techlogy to assist in enabling contact tracing.

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