This feature is called Live Listen. Its intent isn’t to spy on other people though. According to Apple, “With Live Listen, your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch can act like a microphone that sends sound to your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro, or Beats Fit Pro.
Can someone hear your conversations through your iPhone?
According to Apple, the Live Listen feature has been developed to help users hear conversations in noisy areas or in case someone is speaking across the room. The efficacy of the feature depends on Bluetooth connectivity. An orange microphone icon appears on the top left corner of the screen when the feature is in use.
Can someone eavesdrop on your iPhone?
In short, yes. A TikTok user recently found a ‘hidden’ iPhone hack but it is, in fact, an audio listening feature called Live Listen that has been around for a while now.
How do you tell if your iPhone is listening to you?
So if you use an iPhone and want to know if your phone is listening or watching, glance at the upper-right corner. If you see the small green or orange dot, your microphone or camera is on. It’s an easy way to keep tabs on your privacy — and because it’s built into the operating system, apps can’t get around it.
