We carry our smartphones everywhere, and they are constantly using our location to help us with everything from navigation to searches for the shops and train timetables.
Apple say their data “is generated by counting the number of requests made to Apple Maps for directions” so while it’s not a 100% representation of all Apple phones, it’s an indication of trends over time.
Globally, the trend is very clear.
In addition to this global snapshot, there is data available for major cities and 63 countries.
Here’s Australia:
Let’s compare that to the “total lockdown” occurring in New Zealand:
What I find fascinating is how different the graph is for Singapore. Early on, seen as a real case study for control, but as it turns out, they didn’t do enough:
So, there you have it – like Google, Apple data shows we are doing our bit to Stop the Spread.
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts several popular podcasts, EFTM, Two Blokes Talking Tech, Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, and the Private Feed. He is the resident tech expert for Triple M on radio across Australia, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show and appears regularly on 9 News, A Current Affair and Sky News Early Edition.
Father of three, he is often found in his Man Cave.
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