Is this update going to turn on covid tracking?

Is the new update going to turn on covid tracking?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 7:24 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2020 7:32 AM

No.


You need to download an app issued by a public health agency before Covid contact tracking will be used.


You would be prompted when you start the app if you want to enable the Exposure Notification framework, if it hasn’t already been enabled.


More info here: https://covid19.apple.com/contacttracing



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