I mean it implies that these apps are both violating permissions (in many cases) and the android visual indication of an active microphone. So far I have seen no actual proof that this is the case. Mic activity is logged. You can debunk this yourself easily.
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A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoYes.
Not to you or me, but there are tons of people, even here, that are absolutely incredulous towards the idea that its possible.
socsa@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
GiveOver@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
I’m part of those people. The usual argument is that everybody’s phone is listening all the time, without agreeing to permissions or showing the mic notification or anything like that. I’ve never seen any proof of that. This article is about a bunch of shovelware apps (Pool 3D, Beer pong: Trickshot, Honey Quest etc) that aren’t even listed anymore. There’s nothing about them skirting permissions or hiding the notification.
People see the headline and assume it’s Facebook et al.