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April 11, 2020 Apple and Google ally for infection tracking. The two multinationals announced, with a joint release, the achievement of an agreement to make a tracking platform operational on Bluetooth technology, guaranteeing "privacy, transparency and consent".

Apple CEO Tim Cook formalized the agreement reached with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Twitter. "Since - explains Cook - that Covid-19 can be transmitted through the proximity of individuals, those responsible for public health have identified in the tracing a useful tool to contain the epidemic.

Health authorities, universities and non-governmental associations are carrying out important work worldwide to develop a technological tracking system. To lend a hand, Apple and Google will launch a solution that includes the application of Apls interfaces and an operating system that makes it possible to track contacts, while maintaining a strong protection of user privacy. "

Both companies plan to release a first application of the system as early as May. It will be compatible with Android and iOS systems, using the apps of public health authorities.