iPhone's Green & Orange Dots: Your Secret Privacy Shield

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News18•11-12-2025, 13:36
iPhone's Green & Orange Dots: Your Secret Privacy Shield
- •iPhone's green and orange dots serve as crucial privacy indicators for users.
- •A green dot signifies that the camera is active, while an orange dot indicates the microphone is in use.
- •These dots alert users if any app is accessing the camera or microphone, even without explicit permission.
- •If these dots appear unexpectedly, users should check the Control Center to identify the app and revoke its permissions.
- •These system-level safety features cannot be turned off, but users can manage app permissions in Settings > Privacy & Security.
Why It Matters: iPhone's privacy lights warn you if apps use your camera or mic without permission.
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