Is my phone listening to me?
Is my phone listening to me? The answer is yes – and no. Your phone is listening to you, but probably not in the way you think. Many apps on your smartphone use your microphone for a variety of reasons. Messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Messenger use it to record voice messages or make calls.
Does the orange dot mean someone is listening?
The orange light dot on iPhone means an app is using your microphone. When an orange dot appears in the top-right corner of your screen — right above your cellular bars — this means that an app is using your iPhone’s microphone.
Can someone hear your conversations through your phone?
The truth is, yes. Someone can listen to your phone calls, if they have the right tools and they know how to use them – which when all is said and done, isn’t anywhere near as difficult as you might expect.
Is Google listening to me all the time?
If it surprises you that Google is always listening to you, Google offers acceptable reasons for keeping the microphone on your mobile device open. The OK Google feature on your phone needs to recognize the words “okay Google” when you speak them. Google Assistant needs to recognize whenever you ask for help.
