Apple today released the final public version of iOS 13.5 after an unusual beta testing cycle that started in late March and continued with renumberings in late April. Notably, this version includes features designed to stop the spread of COVID-19: exposure notifications and improved Face ID recognition of protective masks. The business is also releasing a number of upgrades for its tvOS, macOS, and iPadOS operating systems, the majority of which resolve bugs.
The highlight of iOS 13.5, which was unveiled last month, is built-in support for a coronavirus exposure tracking and notification system that Apple and Google jointly developed for public health purposes. This feature enables iPhones to voluntarily share wireless proximity data and anonymized device identifiers with iOS or Android phones, which then alerts users to potential exposure. Unless a notification app that has received official approval is installed, the system is deactivated by default. Google today also released an API update for Android users as a result of the joint venture.
At the time of the API's debut, Apple and Google claimed that public health officials from 22 nations across five continents had access to it. Apple and Google want one app per country to increase adoption rates, but they are also collaborating with powerful nations like the United States to develop a regional strategy. The Exposure Notification API is used by a number of U.S. states, including Alabama, North Dakota, and South Carolina, but spokespeople declined to disclose the precise number of U.S. states or nations using the API.
The IT companies' method, which aims to assist the general population continue "regular" business and personal living in a mid- or post-pandemic phase, is divisive in some nations but supported by health experts in others, including the United States and other European countries. The ability to self-isolate or take other actions following notification that someone nearby has tested positive for COVID-19 is contingent upon an individual opting into the system. Additionally, users get access to a record of all inquiries made within the previous 14 days about the exposure log.
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