OREANDA-NEWSThe American corporation Apple introduced an update to the iOS operating system, which contains a number of functions for more convenient use of mobile devices during the coronavirus pandemic.

The new version of iOS 13.5 is already available for download. The update will support the technology for tracking the contacts of people infected with the new coronavirus, which Apple has developed in conjunction with Google for the interaction of iOS devices with the Android operating system. At the same time, technological giants promise not to violate the principle of the inviolability of the personal life of infected and their friends.

However, special applications that can work on the basis of this technology will need to be downloaded additionally. According to Apple, such applications should be created by the relevant ministries of health of various countries.