Apple Site to Slow COVID Spread
New Data Site for Mobility Trends Source: Apple Mobility Trends Tracking Global Movements to Slow Spread Apple and Google are taking leading roles in using technology to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Several days ago, they announced they're jointly developing contact tracing technology through their global smartphone networks to stop the spread of the disease. 3 billion people worldwide use their phones. Now, Apple just announced that it's building a site to release data, designed to help public health officials know if people are travelling less during lockdown orders. Apple Maps Apple is doing this by comparing Apple Map requests in mid-January, before the pandemic hit, with current daily requests. This documents the volumes of people driving, walking and taking public transit in places around the world. The data is updated daily. It covers major cities and 63 nati...