While the iPhone maker is strongly encouraging employees to get the shot, Apple still promises not to mandate COVID-19 vaccination.
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Apple's Back to the Office Mandate Delayed to 2022
An internal email reveals that Apple’s back to the office mandate has been delayed again. Employees won’t return to the office until 2022.
CES 2022 Will Require Proof of Vaccination From Attendees
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that attendees going to CES 2022 will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Travel Tips, Wi-Fi Troubleshooting, and Dave Got Caught! — Mac Geek Gab 885
It’s always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks have the answer! And that’s what happens here, you ask questions, we provide answers… and Quick Tips… and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Add a Free COVID-19 Vaccine Passport to Apple Wallet Using VaxYes
Congratulations on being fully vaccinated against COVID-19! Now? Well, you can take a photo of your record or scan it into Files/Apple Notes. And with a service called VaxYes from gogetdoc you can add it to Apple Wallet for greater convenience. You’ll have to give them a picture of your vaccine card as well as a photo of your ID. The company uses AES-256 encryption (referred to as “military grade”) and is fully compliant with HIPAA. Gogetdoc has HIPAA-trained quality control agents and medical staff to ensure appropriate details are collected for verification of the record before issuing a digital vaccine card. Tap on “Get a Free Vaccine Passport” and follow the onscreen instructions. I did it and the process to get the Wallet passport took about 60 seconds. If you live in the UK you can get a passport with this article.
Facebook to Delay U.S Officer Return Until 2022 Due to COVID-19 Cases
Facebook is set to delay it’s return to the office in the U.S. until 2022, amid growing concern about the increase in COVID-19 cases.
Australians Can Now Add Covid-19 Digital Certificate to Apple Wallet
Australians who have received two doses of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines can add the relevant certification to their Apple Wallet, Tap Down Under reported. It follows the same development in the UK.
As of today, it’s now possible to add a copy of your COVID-19 digital certificate to your digital wallet of choice – Apple Wallet or Google Pay – making it easier to show proof of vaccination for which will undoubtedly become required sometime in the future. There are two methods to add it into Apple Wallet; You can go straight to my.gov.au, tap on ‘Go to Medicare’ in the COVID-19 vaccination status area, and then under the PDF link, there’s an Add to Apple Wallet button. The other method, is to use the Medicare app – which is handy to have regardless for other features like a digital Medicare card.
What Apple's Doing With All That Green – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-17
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how Apple is spending money including Maps features and more “green” updates.
Apple's Health Responses and Study Results – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-03
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s year of pandemic actions, and the results of the latest health study.
Share Your COVID-19 Stories With Apple News Today
The Apple News Today podcast wants listeners to send in their stories about life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COPAN Diagnostics Ships 15 Million of COVID-19 Tests Following Investment From Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Fund
COPAN Diagnostics, which received US$10 million from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Funds has now shipped over 15 million COVID-19 tests.
Utah Launches COVID-19 Exposure Notification System
Utah announced on Wednesday the support of Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification system built into the latest mobile operating systems.
Study Shows Apple Watch Could Predict COVID-19 Before Testing
A study from Mount Sinai researchers found that an Apple Watch could predict a diagnosis of COVID-19 up to a week before testing.
Developer Complains to EU After Apple And Google Reject Game Encouraging COVID-19 Rule Compliance
A German developer has complained to EU antitrust authorities after Google and Apple rejected his game from the App Store and Play Store, Reuters reported. The game was designed to encourage compliance with COVID-19 rules issued by governments.
Mueller says the app rules set by the two U.S. tech giants are holding back innovation, in breach of EU regulation, after both companies rejected his Corona Control Game app in November. Google and Apple rules say COVID-19 related apps must be government approved in order to avoid promoting conflicting or incorrect health advice. Google told Reuters in response to Mueller’s complaint that it only approves apps that reference COVID-19 or related terms if they are published, commissioned, or authorized by an official government entity or public health organization. Apple had no immediate comment but referred to guidelines issued in March which say entertainment or game apps with COVID-19 as their theme will not be allowed.
Apple's Latest Initiative – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-13
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest announcement and Apple’s evolving stance as a corporate citizen.
Apple Releases iOS 12.5.1 to Fix COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Older Devices
Apple released iOS 12.5.1 on Monday to fix an issue with COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on older devices.
Hey Ho, Let's Go (To a New Year) – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-31
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.
LA Vaccine Recipients Can Add a Digital Record to Apple Wallet
Residents in Los Angeles who get a COVID-19 vaccine will receive a digital record they can add to Wallet on iOS.
New Covid Relief Package Removes Huawei, ZTE Broadband Equipment
The U.S. passed a new US$900 Covid relief package and it provides US$1.9 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from US networks.
California Launching COVID-19 Exposure Notification App in Partnership With Apple and Google
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will launch its COVID-19 exposure notification app, developed with Apple and Google.
Apple Expands PRODUCT(RED) Contributions to Tackle HIV/AIDS And COVID-19
Apple has announced that it is expanding its partnership with (RED) to help provide treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple Donates PPE to Help Zambia Fight COVID-19 and HIV
Apple has been supplying PPE to the Ministry of Health in Zambia to help medics working there deal with COVID-19 and HIV.
New Problem Appears for UK NHS COVID-19 App on iOS
Some users of the UK’s NHS COVID-19 app are getting a blue-screen, meaning they cannot see alerts or any other information in the app.
The Apple News Podcast Wants to Hear How The Pandemic Has Affected You
On Thursday’s episode of Apple News Today, co-hosts Shumita Basu and Duarte Geraldino reveal they want to hear from listeners.