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> Some apps can even record audio I have started to think this is the real reason why so many apps have a messaging and voice chat features, not so they can or

> Some apps can even record audio I have started to think this is the real reason why so many apps have a messaging and voice chat features, not so they can orifice this services to you, but so you'll grant the access so they can spy on you and sell it to advertisers. I randomly decided to try my hand at pottery using clay I've dug up from my yard. Talked about this in person with a few people, but hadn't posted anywhere online about it. Suddenly, Amazon is suggesting pottery equipment and supplies to me.

simondotau 1y ago
One of those people might have googled about pottery, or did a casual Amazon search for indicative pricing, on their phone while on your Wi-Fi connection.
- dsr_ 1y ago
  Sure, that's possible. But nobody in that ecosystem deserves the benefit of the doubt.
  - wizzwizz4 1y ago
    But knowing the truth gives you power.
chrisweekly 1y ago
"so they can orifice this services" haha, that was a funny autocorrect (or diction) error, or maybe an even funnier Freudian slip!
simondotau 1y ago
For what it’s worth, iPhone shows a visible notification whenever the microphone is actively used. While you’re within an app, this will show as a small orange dot. If an app attempts to use the microphone in the background, it’ll appear similarly to a phone call, but orange or red in colour.
- velocity3230 1y ago
  The same is true for Android.