The Vergecast Apple's new iPhone SE, OnePlus 8 Pro review, and Verizon buys BlueJeans
Apr 17, 2020
In a world adjusting to new tech and pandemic challenges, the latest iPhone SE showcases impressive features and affordability. The OnePlus 8 Pro impresses with its camera capabilities amidst a competitive smartphone landscape. Discussions delve into the tech sector's rapid response to COVID-19, highlighting the need for COBOL developers. The balance between privacy and technology during health crises is examined, while Verizon's acquisition of BlueJeans hints at a future in enhanced video conferencing. Affordable alternatives like the Moto G Stylus and G Power also take center stage.
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Website Delay
- President Biden promised a website for COVID-19 testing five weeks ago.
- The website, meant to be built by Google engineers, does not exist yet.
COBOL Challenge
- Many states' unemployment systems use COBOL, a 60-year-old language.
- The difficulty lies in updating these complex systems without causing downtime.
Contact Tracing Update
- The Apple-Google contact tracing system will update via Google Play.
- This is good for wider reach but excludes phones without Google Play, like those in China and Huawei phones.
