Matt Hancock is facing a fresh storm over the failed NHS contact tracing app today as Apple dismissed his claims that its version does not detect distances well. The tech giant also made clear it had not been consulted over the Health Secretary’s statement last night that they would now work together to develop hybrid … Read more
The Government performed a dramatic U-turn over its heavily-delayed coronavirus tracking app today and agreed to use an existing system developed by tech giants instead of building its own. Ministers are expected to set out this afternoon that they are scrapping custom-made software for the NHSX app and use a system already developed by Apple … Read more
Only 3,612 people are catching the coronavirus each day in Britain, according to scientists running a symptom-checking app. Estimates from King’s College London‘s COVID Symptom Tracker app suggests the number of people getting infected has plunged by a quarter in just a week. The researchers, working with health tech company ZOE, have been collecting reports … Read more
The NHS coronavirus contact tracing app will not be rolled out nationwide until winter at the earliest, a senior health minister admitted today. Lord Bethell, the health minister responsible for the Covid-19 testing programme, said the app – which was supposed to be the UK’s saving grace for easing lockdown – is no longer the … Read more
Pokémon developers release an augmented reality app to teach young children how to brush their teeth The Pokémon Company announced a new AR game to help kids brush their teeth Called Pokémon Smile, the app is out now on Android and iOS devices Kids record themselves brushing their teeth and unlock new Pokémon by targeting … Read more
Apple’s App Store facilitated half a trillion dollars in commerce last year, a new study reveals. The App Store ecosystem supported $519 billion in billings and sales globally in 2019 alone, according to independent economists at Analysis Group. The highest value categories were mobile commerce apps, digital goods and services apps, and in-app advertising, while games … Read more
Norway will delete all data through its now-suspended coronavirus track and trace app after the data watchdog found it was too invasive Smittestop app was suspended today after data watchdog raised concerns It said the app was only used by a small number and had disproportionate power Norway, with around 250 total deaths, is seeing … Read more
The NHS‘s coronavirus contact tracing app could be an effective way to cut down new cases and stop the spread of the disease, a trial on the Isle of Wight has found. Just two new cases of the illness have been discovered on the island, which is home to around 140,000 people, since the app’s … Read more
A telehealth app glitch accidentally allowed users to view other patients’ video consultations Babylon Health admitted to exposing some users’ video consultations Three users in the UK were affected, the company says A glitch was introduced after the company added a new feature It has since been patched and affected users were notified By James … Read more
Online GP app Babylon Health suffers major data breach after users are able to see dozens of private consultations between doctors and patients Babylon Health lets its 2.3m users speak to a doctor through a smartphone call One patient found he had access to dozens of video recordings of other users The company found a … Read more