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The article explores the reality of tech companies spying on smartphone users through the advertising engine and clarifies that the common belief about continuous microphone eavesdropping is technically and logistically incorrect. Research indicates that security laboratory experiments have not revealed any hidden audio recordings being sent to companies. Instead, these companies rely on predictive techniques based on behavioral models and location data, without needing access to the microphone. The article also offers tips to enhance privacy, such as reviewing app permissions for location and microphone access, disabling activity tracking across apps, and other measures to protect personal data and reduce targeted advertising.
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