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Apple launches Mobility Trends Reports to as part of effort to provide medical/movement data to local governments, health authorities

Apple on Tuesday announced the release of its new mobility data trends tool that distributes information collected from Apple Maps to help provide insights to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The information will be sent out to local governments and health authorities that can make use of the data as needed. Apple believes that the […]

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Face ID fails with COVID-19 masks on, but workaround is possible

As handy as Face ID is as a feature, it doesn’t work in the presence of COVID-19 face masks, which have become instrumental in slowing the pandemic. The mask, when in place, blocks the Face ID sensor from seeing your face, meaning you have to either remove the mask, type in your passcode, or disable […]

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Apple Maps update forthcoming, will directly display COVID-19 testing locations in your area

This will definitely come in handy, and hopefully point out the nearest COVID-19 testing location via Apple Maps to your device. Apple on Saturday launched an online portal for healthcare providers, labs, and other businesses, to register as COVID-19 testing locations. The ‌Apple Maps‌ team will then review the application, and upon approval the location […]

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iPhone Pro 12 concept video surfaces, makes guesses as to what to expect from next-gen handset

It’s a concept video of what could be the iPhone 12 Pro, which is rumored to be released later this year.. But it’s still pretty darn cool. Deisgners Donel Bagrov and Anton Panton have created a stunning concept video for the upcoming handset. The video highlights expected features such as a Pro Retina XDR display, […]

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Apple to partner with Google on Coronavirus contact tracing project

Apple on Friday announced that it will partner with Google on a contact tracing technology that can be used to slow and contain the spread of diseases. Contact tracing is the process of trying to identify people who may have come into contact with an infected person. By tracing these contacts, testing them for infections, and […]