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Re:Apple's T2 chip will prevent hackers from eavesdropping o... by MBCook on Sunday November 04, 2018 @05:32PM (#18378413)
But that would mean you can’t use the built-in microphone when actively using the computer in clamshell mode.
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Re:Apple's T2 chip will prevent hackers from eavesdropping o... by saagarjha on Sunday November 04, 2018 @05:34PM (#18378418)
Is this not true with the current implementation, as well?
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Re:Apple's T2 chip will prevent hackers from eavesdropping o... by MBCook on Sunday November 04, 2018 @06:37PM (#18378680)
I am assuming that if the T2 chip is unlocked (the laptop is in use) then the microphone is still available.

If not, then you’re right it would be exactly the same.

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