Apple and Google teamed up to create a way for your smartphone to alert you if you've come into contact with someone infected with the coronavirus

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Google and Apple announced a joint effort on Friday to help governments and health agencies track the spread of the coronavirus through Bluetooth technology.

The two tech giants are launching a solution that would enable iOS and Android devices to communicate with one another using apps from public health authorities.

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