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> you can always disable Bluetooth

"To improve device experience, apps and services can still scan for nearby devices at any time, even when Bluetooth is off."

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It is not COVID tracking specific, is it? So no change here either, I guess. And it seems you can turn it off as well: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22856030 , first comment.

Exactly what it says: Disabling Bluetooth does not disable Bluetooth (Low Energy). Same for G, same for A. And I hate it.

Citation on iOS not disabling Bluetooth (both classic and LE) when turned off in Settings (not the Control Center)?

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