Corona app gets a big update
Source: Hardware Luxx added 28th Nov 2020
In the past, the Corona app has often been criticized. Not only was data protection viewed critically, the technical implementation did not always run smoothly. In addition to Telekom, SAP is responsible for development. Both companies are now releasing a major update that should provide a variety of improvements.
Among other things, this includes the fact that the data synchronization is now carried out several times a day. It should be noted, however, that the data records are only synchronized more often a day if there is a WLAN connection. If the smartphone is within the mobile network, the comparison only takes place once a day. This means that the data volume is not used excessively.
The current version 1.7.1 will initially only be distributed to all iPhone owners. For Android users, patience is still required. It is not yet known when exactly all Android smartphones will be provided with a corresponding update. The RKI announced that a slow rollout has been decided in order to avoid possible complications.
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About the use of the Corona warning app continue to argue. Ultimately, it depends on the individual users whether a confirmed infection is also reported in the app. Here it happens again and again that infected people do not submit an infection report. Although the new version ensures that sick people are regularly reminded of a corresponding message, it remains to be seen whether this actually takes place.
If you have concerns about data protection, you can use the Apple The website shows that neither email addresses nor names need to be stored in order to use the warning app. When meeting someone else, the smartphones only exchange random codes. These measure the duration and distance of contact. They do not allow any conclusions to be drawn about people and locations. The data collected is saved exclusively on your own smartphone and automatically deleted after 14 days. According to official information, both the people who report a proven infection and those who have been notified are not traceable.