05-16-2020, 08:36 AM
We have such an app in Australia. It was developed by the government which has released the code so people can be satisfied it’s not doing anything it shouldn’t. That is necessary ... but that’s not a conversation for this forum.
The one drawback with the app is Apple. iOS has it’s own set of protections against Bluetooth wing used to gather information about you or flog you advertising which means that contact tracing apps have to operate in the foreground with the screen visible. So, if you’re on a train and decide to check the CB1100 forum, you will likely stop the app working.
This is not a reason not to use it; just something to be beware of. I believe Apple’s at work on the problem.
The one drawback with the app is Apple. iOS has it’s own set of protections against Bluetooth wing used to gather information about you or flog you advertising which means that contact tracing apps have to operate in the foreground with the screen visible. So, if you’re on a train and decide to check the CB1100 forum, you will likely stop the app working.
This is not a reason not to use it; just something to be beware of. I believe Apple’s at work on the problem.