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by amelius 2095 days ago
Why isn't the user better protected by the OS from these kinds of malpractices?
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This is starting to happen. E.g.:

New iOS 14 feature warns you if someone is spying on you through your iPhone: Look out for the orange dot at the top of your screen

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8744423/iOS-...

This is the exact same thing as the red microphone banner popping up at the top left in all previous iOS versions.

Also, strongly reconsider citing tabloids as accurate - reliable news' source, especially when it comes to tech.

What else do u expect when major OS is an ad company. Basically everything the google does is to funnel data.
Protecting the user is obviously not the priority.