Exceptional situations and crises sometimes manage to bring out the most human side of people. We are seeing numerous worldwide gestures of solidarity who are trying to make these strange times more bearable that it is time to live. The desire to row in the same direction does not understand any business competition. And the biggest example we can find is the temporary union of the two tech giants Apple and Google to fight the pandemic.
They have not only put at the disposal of the citizens part of its enormous economic resources. They have come together to do what they do best together. Apply technology to the service of all, in this case creating an advanced tracking tool to control and contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Apple and Google together against the coronavirus
Seeing two such great companies work hand in hand is something we never expected to see. But it is true that the situation we are going through is not something we were counting on either. With the intention of contributing and helping have put aside years of rivalries to help fight the virus. The agreement between these two iconic companies focuses on creating supports for the development of tracking tools of infected people.
Idea is that through smartphones, via bluetooth connection, allow trace contacts between people to easily locate possible infected. The signed agreement advances in the sense that the system is compatible on Android and iOS devices. In these moments he is in full development phase. The first thing they work on is implement tools which, natively on both operating systems, allow a future App to access the tracking safely.
The purpose of this striking union is to create a complete tracking platform. Through her, and with the data offered by bluetooth connections of all devices, regardless of their operating system, be able to process data to take measurements that are necessary. All thisCourse with the obligatory consent of the users. These companies have no shortage of potential, so hopefully your help will help.