Social media is buzzing with complaints from people after apparently
discovering that Apple or Google has suddenly uploaded a COVID-19
tracking app to their phone without permission. Here's what actually
happened. If you have opened up your Facebook or Twitter apps only to be bombarded by messages from people warning that Apple or Google has suddenly and stealthily installed a COVID-19 tracking app to their phone, and you should check yours, then you are not alone. I'm sorry to disappoint those readers looking forward to a good old rant about the state violating their right to privacy or expecting fuel to feed another conspiracy theory fire. Neither Apple nor Google have uploaded an app to your smartphone without your permission; no stealthy and automatic tracking app installation has taken place. Yes, there is now an entry at the top of the Google settings on my Android smartphone, for example, that states: "COVID-19 exposure notifications." Read More Here https://www.kold.com/2020/06/24/did-apple-or-google-install-covid-tracking-app-your-phone/ |
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Have Apple And Google Uploaded A COVID-19 Tracking App To Your Phone?
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