I'll put tape over the camera. Apple can't reasonably provide guarantees about the camera. I have reasonable doubt they can't provide privacy around that camera

I'll put tape over the camera. Apple can't reasonably provide guarantees about the camera. I have reasonable doubt they can't provide privacy around that camera with the current designs. This is true even if the indicator light only powers on when the camera is on. That is not enough guarantee. This is also true even if the indicator stays on for several seconds after the camera was in use. I might not notice that indicator so there is no guarantee from that either. Even with hardware keys, encryption and everything else, none of it beats a cover over the camera. A sliding or moving physical cover always wins. That is the guarantee. But Apple will not allow or tolerate that. Because they emphasize design over function. So, close your device with a cover over the camera with a thin piece of tape. Its up to Apple to make that possible without damage. Any other answer is interesting but not a guarantee. There is always some caveat to the suggestions. But an actual sliding or otherwise physical cover always wins. Perhaps we might even address the microphone issue...