Why an Orange Dot Appears on Your Phone Screen

Many Apple users have recently noticed a small orange dot appearing at the top of their device screens, leading to questions about its purpose and whether it signals a privacy concern. While the feature may seem unusual at first, it was created to help users understand when certain functions on their device are being used.

In most situations, the orange dot simply indicates that an app is actively using the microphone during actions like phone calls, voice notes, or audio recordings. Concerns arise when the orange dot appears unexpectedly. Some users report seeing it even when they aren’t intentionally using any microphone-based features. Experts say this typically happens because an app is still running in the background, even if it’s no longer visible on the screen.

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