21. April 2020 at 19:55

Movement increased in Slovakia before Easter. Apple tool shows their movements

Apple and Google join to create a tracking tool.

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The Apple software company launched a tool that reveals changes in the movement of people related to the coronavirus pandemic. They gain information from users of Mapy (Maps) app.

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The tool can be found on the company's website. It shows how fewer people go for walk, drive or use public transport compared to January 13, when there were no strict measures imposed, the Sme daily reported.

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