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by STRML 3642 days ago
I don't really believe they're doing this, or at least I haven't seen any evidence that they are. I suppose it is possible, just like some apps (Alexa, Siri, Google, Cortana) listen for keywords to start input.

FWIW, the DTEK app on the Blackberry Priv tracks permissions usages. My FB app has never accessed the microphone, but it does track my location every 7 minutes. Still creepy.