[Genuine Realist]

Agreed, this looks to be a well thought out plan, with a fair bit of thought given to how to keep data private.

The downside is it won’t be rolled out until mid-May, and like a lot of things, its effectiveness depends on network effects; it’s only as good as people downloading the relevant apps and updating their phones, and reporting themselves if they have symptoms.

BC

I would be happier if Apple was announcing plans to repatriate its Chinese operations to the Rust Belt. It's going to be under enormous pressure to do so. That relocation would be extremely useful in resolving more than one social problem.

[Genuine Realist]

Agreed, this looks to be a well thought out plan, with a fair bit of thought given to how to keep data private.

The downside is it won’t be rolled out until mid-May, and like a lot of things, its effectiveness depends on network effects; it’s only as good as people downloading the relevant apps and updating their phones, and reporting themselves if they have symptoms.

BC

I would be happier if Apple was announcing plans to repatriate its Chinese operations to the Rust Belt. It's going to be under enormous pressure to do so. That relocation would be extremely useful in resolving more than one social problem.