If You See an Orange Dot on Your iPhone, Someone Might be Listening

Those who’ve downloaded iOS 14 onto their iPhones might’ve noticed those mysterious orange and green dots popping onto their screens. For those who don’t know, here’s what they mean:

  • The orange dot appears whenever “an app uses the microphone (without the camera).”
  • The green dot appears whenever “an app uses the camera (including when the camera and mic are being used together).”

In addition, there should be a message that pops up at the top of your Control Center that should let you know “when an app has recently used either.”


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