Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching

Posted by jimgordon on Monday December 06, 2021 @11:12PM
from the washingtonpost.com dept.

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Re:Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching by snvzz on Tuesday December 07, 2021 @12:09AM (#29469260)

People scared of this should consider: Are you sure the camera in your device isn't on right now?

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Re:Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching by no_time on Tuesday December 07, 2021 @04:42AM (#29470645)

I have a phone with a popup selfie camera so yeah. Probably the best unintended privacy feature in recent times.

Not sure about the back camera or more importantly the microphones though...

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Re:Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching by Flankk on Monday December 06, 2021 @11:33PM (#29469091)

Fuck everything about this. This is literally more invasive than an ankle bracelet.

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Re:Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching by spacexsucks on Tuesday December 07, 2021 @12:45AM (#29469399)

Fuck qualcomm and its restrictive IP.

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