Whether Google listens to us or not is another question. AND coincidence or notWhat we do know is that it is not the first time that when we talk about something with a family member or friend, we advertising seems linked to this. At Applesfera we have already explained how to delete conversations you have with Siri. Because yes, Apple also analyzes with the aim of improving the conversations we have with the iPhone Assistant.
In the case of Android, it would be more complicated to limit Google eavesdropping, since it is integrated into the system. For iPhone we have some privacy tools very interesting mic focused.
How to choose not to share Siri requests with Apple
We start with Apple’s voice assistant, and Siri shares with its servers the queries we make to improve the understanding of the assistant. In fact, there are people who listen to these audio recordings. All without being associated with a specific Apple ID account and without traceability.
However, if you do not want your voice to be heard to improve Siri, you can access Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements and turn off Enhance Siri & Dictation.
Block your iPhone’s microphone so other apps can’t hear you
Although all apps in the App Store pass a security and privacy check, it’s good for you to know that which apps have access to your microphone. Our advice is to leave it active only in applications that use it, like WhatsApp or Messages. To disable microphone access, simply:
- Go Settings > Confidentiality and security.
- Select the option to microphone.
- Turn off apps that you don’t want them to have access to it.
How do I know if an app has accessed the microphone to listen to me?
The iPhone and its iOS operating system notify you when an app has accessed the microphone. You’ve probably already found an orange dot at the top of the iPhone screen.
When you see it, it means an application has accessed it. YesI want to know which application wasjust open the control center and the iPhone will notify you of the last application that accessed the microphone.
The orange dot tells you if the iPhone’s microphone has been accessed recently
Log in to your Google account and turn off voice recording
If you have something speaker at home with Google Assistant, this option interests you. You can choose not to let Google collect data about your voice and create a profile. To do this, you can open the Google app on your iPhone or go to Safari and enter Google.com
- Click on your photo and go to Manage Google Account.
- Select tab Data and privacy.
- Scroll to Web Activity and in applications.
- Uncheck the box Include voice activity and audio.
Disable the collection of our voice on Google servers
More Privacy Tools on Your iPhone
If it is true that Google listens to our conversations, as has been confirmed several times, with the iPhone, there is little chance of this happening. However, when you browse the Internet, the famous cookies and trackers can collect a lot of data about you.
Therefore, if you are concerned about your privacy, you can use Safari, iCloud Private Relay and even another search engine other than Google. A good example would be the well-known search engine DuckDuckGo. Another very interesting browser is Opera because it integrates a VPN or Brave.
The truth is that The concern for privacy is an increasingly palpable reality. It is important that each user has the opportunity to take action either by using configuration tools or by carefully choosing the applications and services they use on a daily basis.
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