Social media sites and advertisers aren’t actually using your iPhone microphone to spy on you, but what’s happening is complex. Here’s how to limit the amount of access Big Tech has to your data, by performing a quick privacy audit.

The iPhone can protect your privacy, and limit what it sends to advertisers. Here’s how – Image credit: Apple

The iPhone can protect your privacy, and limit what it sends to advertisers. Here’s how – Image credit: Apple
It happens to all of us. You’ll be talking about something, and then later you’ll see an advertisement pop up on Facebook or Instagram. It couldn’t be a coincidence, right?
It might feel like you’re being actively spied on, but you aren’t.