> Every device maker (Apple, Google, Samsung, etc.) has a huge vested interest in ensuring that any random app on your device can't listen to your conversations

> Every device maker (Apple, Google, Samsung, etc.) has a huge vested interest in ensuring that any random app on your device can't listen to your conversations without explicit permission. That's right - they don't want OTHER people gathering this valuable data on their devices. Why give that gold away when you can mine it yourself and make a fortune selling it to third parties? https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/samsungs-warning-our-smart-tvs-record-your-living-room-chatter/ https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/samsungs-warning-our-smart...