Microsoft built Japan's contact-tracing app using

Microsoft built Japan's contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

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Published 19 Jun 2020

Japan is finally getting ready to launch its COVID-19 contact-tracing app, which officials hope will help prevent a second wave of infections. The app — expected to roll out this week — has been besieged with various legislative challenges since work...

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Microsoft built Japan's contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

Microsoft built Japan's contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

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