Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by 101RRS

There has been no independent checking of what the authorities have said on this - if you believe the Government then great But based on their past record I will not be installing this.

As I highlighted before - if it does not use GPS what does it ask for approval to access the GPS.

I might change my mind after credible independent assessment of this app, but until then no thanks.

Garry

So until then..... "it's a no thanks from him & a good night from me" Possibly a no thanks from me.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I remember when I was in PNG fifty years ago, the constabulary was issued with pick handles. I suppose they were easier to come by than baseball bats.

Mind you they would be a formidable weapon to quell the rioting mobs of the times pre-independence in '75. During the Post War Development years I guess there would have been a few around, so cheaper by the dozen.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Never asked for GPS access when I installed it.
Only asked for BT access

I clearly have not downloaded the app so have no first hand experience - on other forums people have posted screen shots where it is asking for GPS access.

However on another forum where someone was outlining their experiences with an iPhone - there was no request to access GPS.

So it would seem that in different circumstances, access may or may not be required.

Garry

Anyone else had issues registering? I can’t get past the phone number bit - looks like I’m not the only one but nothing on how to fix it.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Anyone else had issues registering? I can’t get past the phone number bit - looks like I’m not the only one but nothing on how to fix it.

Are you following the international convention?
It asked for number and places +61 prefix which should mean dropping the “0” from your number. That didn’t work for me though. Just my normal full number.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

I clearly have not downloaded the app so have no first hand experience - on other forums people have posted screen shots where it is asking for GPS access.

However on another forum where someone was outlining their experiences with an iPhone - there was no request to access GPS.

So it would seem that in different circumstances, access may or may not be required.

Garry

There’s a known behaviour in Android where even if GPS is off, the phone will use Bluetooth to ascertain location.

For someone with such a web presence, and who leaves his garage unlocked , you seem overly concerned by your phone having your location. Shame that your telco can and does already track this, as well as the usual other software embedded on your device.

The modern paranoia of this planet and it’s inhabitants

Here’s why Droid does what it does:


By requiring location services to access Bluetooth, you ensure that the user understands their location information may leak when they use Bluetooth.

I guess we happily give our locations to BOM, Facebook and Google, so we could wonder why are we being so paranoid?
I like what I'm hearing, but would like everything promised re privacy to be confirmed. That requires the coding to be released, which is 2 weeks away, and legislation to be passed by parliament about the same time.