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It means the device microphone is in use: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/learn-the-meaning-of-the-status-icons-iphef7bb57dc/14.0/ios/14.0
It means the device microphone is in use: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/learn-the-meaning-of-the-status-icons-iphef7bb57dc/14.0/ios/14.0
The orange dot means that an application on your phone is using the microphone. The microphone is being listened to and could be recorded. This may show up when you are using Siri or Dictation, for example, and need the iPhone to transcribe your speech to text. Assuming all apps are acting in good faith, the orange dot should only appear when you are doing something that requires the microphone.
The green dot appears when an app is using the camera, like when taking a photo. Camera access implies access to the microphone too; in this case, you won’t see the orange dot separately. The green color matches the LEDs used in Apple’s MacBook and iMac products.
If an application is accessing the camera when it doesn’t make sense, it may mean the app is invading your privacy. iOS doesn’t know why an app needs access to the camera hardware at any moment, so your best path of action is to contact the support channels of the app you are suspicious about. They may be doing something nefarious, in which case you can delete the application, or it may just be a bug.
The orange dot in iOS 14 actually alerts the users that their phone's microphone is being used by an application installed on the device. There is also a green light which indicates that the phone's camera is being accessed by some app.
You can see more details here:
https://insiderpaper.com/iphone-spying-ios-14-green-orange-dot/
How can I find out what app was using my microphone while I was on the phone? I didn't see any way to find out within the control center. If I'm just on a regular phone call, I see no reason any app should be listening in.
Question:
Q:
What is this orange dot for in ios 14 during call in top right corner ?
When I’m speaking on my iPhone the orange dot is on - should I be concerned my call is being recorded or listen to?
No.
The orange dot indicates the microphone is/was in use. Nothing more.
I think you will find that if you were on a phone call, the app using the microphone would have been the phone app!
How can I stop it
luther196 wrote:
How can I stop it
Do not make or receive any phone calls. By doing this you can guarantee that your microphone will not be used by the phone app.
What is the orange dot on iPhone when calling?
