Apple and Google are building a coronavirus tracking system into iOS and Android

Apr 10, 2020 · 33m

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On this episode

Nilay PatelHost
ARAdi RobertsonGuest
CNCasey NewtonGuest
NWNicole WetsmanGuest

About this episode

Nilay Patel talks with The Verge's Adi Robertson, Casey Newton, and Nicole Wetsman about Apple and Google announcing a system for tracking the spread of the new coronavirus, allowing users to share data through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmissions and approved apps from health organizations. Links: Apple and Google are building a coronavirus tracking system into iOS and Android What is contact tracing? Why Bluetooth apps are bad at discovering new cases of COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices