Google integrates exposure notification tech into upcoming Android 11

Google is integrating its Exposure Notification System (ENS) into the upcoming Android 11 and people will be able to use Exposure Notification apps without turning on the device location setting.

Google said that it has made this update for Exposure Notifications only and all other apps and services will still be prohibited from performing Bluetooth scanning unless the device location setting is on.

The exposure notification apps (earlier called contact tracing apps) use Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of COVID-19 through contact tracing.