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After a long wait, Google and Apple release their joint COVID app technology
It uses Bluetooth technology to detect when someone who downloaded the app has spent time near another app user who later tests positive.
Not willing to let Google, Apple set terms, France building own government-monitored COVID app
France, Britain, Norway say government needs access data to combat virus whereas the tech firms say they are adhering to data privacy norms.
India's Aarogya Setu reaches 5 crore downloads in record 13 days, says Niti Aayog CEO
The more people install the coronavirus tracing app on their phones, the more effective it becomes
Army tells personnel to follow cyber safety precautions while using Aarogya Setu app
Soldiers have been told to ensure their phones have antivirus protection
Apple website that uses maps data shows visible impact of coronavirus on movement of people
Apple said the website helps global efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by giving insights into the movement of people to governments
Aarogya Setu app downloaded on 1 crore phones, but does it serve the purpose, will it respect user privacy?
There is little clarity on who can access app data, and if it will be shared with state governments at the frontline of coronavirus response
Privacy could become the next victim of the coronavirus as governments step up mass surveillance
Authoritarian regimes such as China use COVID-19 as a pretext to suppress independent speech and restrict fundamental rights
Bluetooth on your devices can expose you to attackers, say researchers
Over the years, researchers have found out about many red flags with privacy bluetooth provides.
Apple’s bad month just got a lot worse
Severe warning issued for Apple’s 1.4 billion iOS users.
Xiaomi's new file transfer technology will support speeds of up to 20mbps
With this service, transferring speeds can reach up to 20 Mbps.