iPhone users may notice an orange dot on their screen, signaling that an app is actively using the microphone. This feature is designed to enhance user privacy by providing transparency about microphone access. It’s normal to see the dot during calls or when using audio apps.
In addition to the orange dot, a green dot appears when the camera is in use. If both dots are visible, it indicates that an app is recording both audio and video. If the orange dot appears unexpectedly, it may be due to a background app accessing the microphone.
To manage privacy, restart your device if the dot remains after closing apps. You can also check background apps and adjust microphone and camera permissions by going to Settings > Privacy, giving you more control over which apps have access.