Orange speaker icon
how do I make the orange speaker icon at the top of my iPhone go away
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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That dot indicates that there is an app currently using the microphone. You can find out which one by looking in the Control Center. Note that, while you are on a phone call, that dot will always be there as phone calls require the use of the microphone.
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About the orange and green indicators in your iPhone status bar - Apple Support
Use the built-in privacy and security protections of iPhone - Apple Support