Just install an OS that allows per-app microphone permissions. I’m running LineageOS and I can tell it for example to only allow Whatsapp mic access when I actively open the app. Actually according to the article, the same can be done on plain Android too.
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JATtho@lemmy.world 11 months ago
This might just push my fear of targeted ads enough to give in to my idea of a nearly soundproof box for my phone when I’m not using it. :(
FMT99@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Lemminary@lemmy.world 11 months ago
You could remove the mic and pretend it’s a modern iPod 😁
JATtho@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Nah, I’m not that paranoid and I need the mic for calls.