For example using privacy screen protectors or phone cases with a manual shutter over the camera.

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    • font size on the phone is small, both for preference and for a bit more privacy.
    • protect most apps with fingerprint app lock, in case the phone is stolen unlocked or someone else tries to open another app.
    • webcam covers. I don’t use phone camera covers, but android has privacy indicators that work as “snitches” when apps access the camera or mic. I have something similar for my other computers, at least for the camera.
    • I would like a hardware toggle for camera and mic on my next laptop, but that narrows down the laptop space too much.
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      I’m sure you’re already aware, but the framework laptop includes toggles for mic and camera. I’m a big fan of the laptops in general because of the upgradability and ease of repair.

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      How solid is the android privacy indicator, in terms of if it can be tricked to not appear when the camera is running

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        unless there’s a way for non-root apps to bypass the Android API to access these sensors, I’d say it’s pretty solid.