Corona-Warn-App is the first app from Apple and Google, available in Germany

Two months ago, Apple and Google decided to work together to release a framework that will help developers launch contact tracing apps for iOS and Android.

The purpose of these apps was to create better awareness and tracking against the Coronavirus, the outbreak that has brought the world to a standstill. Today, we see Germany launch Corona-Warn-App, an app based on the framework proposed by Apple and Google.

Germany launches Coronavirus contact tracing app

Germany did not immediately choose the framework provided by Apple and Google. They first decided to opt for a framework that would store the data on the central server, however, warning several scientists about how it could create unprecedented surveillance of the entire population, they decided to reverse their decision. Then the government decided to get rid of the PEPP-PT standard and opted for the Apple and Google API.

Here is an excerpt from a Reuters report.

Germany tried to mobilize users on Tuesday to download a new mobile phone app that aims to help break the chain of coronavirus infections, one of several apps in Europe that governments hope will revive travel and tourism.

The new Covid-Warn app, which became available for download for Apple and Android phones overnight, uses short-range Bluetooth radio to monitor close contacts between people and issue a warning if any of them test positive.

The Corona-Warn app brings some useful features that make sure user data is kept safe and secure. For example, no user will be required to register to use the app, and no name or email address will be required.

The phones will be able to exchange random code identifiers as long as they are in contact, and no information about who the phone belongs to will be shared. The data will be stored on the mobile phone and will be deleted after 2 weeks. The government, third parties like Google or Apple or the Robert Koch Institute will not track anyone who uses this app to register as infected or receive a notification.

Where to download Corona-Warn-App?

The app is currently available for download in Germany on Android.

Corona warning app
Corona warning app
Price: Free

Also in iOS.


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