Apple releases Maps data that shows how coronavirus lockdowns affect movement

Apple said on Tuesday it would release data that could help inform public health authorities on whether people are driving less during lockdown orders to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.The data is gathered by counting the number of routing requests from Apple Maps, which is installed on all iPhones, and comparing it with past usage to detect changes in the volume of people driving, walking or taking public transit around the world, Apple said.The information is being updated daily and…

from South China Morning Post https://bit.ly/34B2fAR