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Google and Apple launch COVID-19 contact-tracing tech

Google and Apple have introduced the primary segment in their COVID-19 contact-tracing tech, an Exposure Notification API for public well being businesses
Google and Apple have launched the first phase of their COVID-19 contact-tracing tech, an Exposure Notification API for public health agencies

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Author: Thenextweb

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