Are you that type of person who always holds their phones, takes pictures, record videos, etc.? If yes, here's a warning for you. There are apps on your phone that could be listening or recording your camera or microphone contents, without you knowing. Luckily, an iOS 14 app is now heading to Android to fix this problem. Meet the app called 'Access Dots.'
What is 'Access Dots'?
Although the Access Dots is now available on Android, there are still minor differences with its application to iOS and Android phone users.
In iOS 14, the app is not technically an app, but a part of the new iPhone's software. But with Android users, it is a downloadable app that will show the little circle identifier on the screen, not on the status bar itself.
You also have an option to make the circle bigger or smaller, as you prefer. Or even change the colors for the camera and mic, just in case you've lost track. However, these changes will cause charges ranging from $2.50 to $27.
How many apps track your info
Privacy is a very sensitive issue between consumers and tech companies. Despite that, there are still tons of applications out there that illegally track your info, images, and documents.
New York Times reported in 2018 that at least 75 companies receive user's info like location through devices.
Senator Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, said companies should inform their users whenever they secretly access their accounts.
"It's not right to have consumers kept in the dark about how their data is sold and shared and then leave them unable to do anything about it," he added.
