Apple and Google announced an agreement a few weeks ago to use a the tracking system is completely private and completely secure to find out if we've ever been seen by a coronavirus. This download, once again completely anonymous, is done via Bluetooth (not GPS) it will come to the iPhone with the release of iOS 13.5.
Yesterday afternoon, Spanish time, Apple released the third beta of iOS 13.5, a beta that also includes a new coronavirus-compatible feature. This functionality allows to track our standing
Tracking done by our device is called "Display Notifications" on iPhone and is automatically activated when we install iOS 13.5. However, it should be noted that only applications from government health authorities can use it, no unauthorized contractor will have access to this function.
In addition, if we install a compatible app, this is it it will request explicit access to data collection through bluetooth. Originally, the first phase of deployment is expected to take place in early May, so the release of the final version of iOS 13.5 shouldn't take that long.
How to disable COVID-19 exposure tracking
The first requirement is that our device is powered by iOS 13.5 or higher, because with the previous version of iOS this functionality is not available.
- First, we have to access the settings for Privacy.
- After that we click Health.
- Within Health, click the first option with the name: COVID-19 Disclosure Notices.
- At this stage, you should disable the switch that it's native, after installing iOS 13.5 is activated.
When we change our minds again we want to participate again in this project, simply turn on the COVID-19 exposure Notifications switch again.
