I remember a phone company saying they were going to install cameras in the screens but then no one every talked about it again. Does anyone check?

Edit: I mean hidden cameras for “security”.

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    1 year ago

    The very privacy focused might but it’s not a matter of inspecting the device for hidden devices but removing them. I remember people opening iPhones a few years ago to disconnect the microphone.

    If I get a new device and it’s relatively easy to open (no heat and suction cups) I typically look inside. My Pinephone has kill switches inside for various features and even if I don’t use them. They are pretty neat.

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      It was Apple that talked about doing that. I wonder if it’s now too expensive to do that and people just root their phone. The only thing weird about that, is that Apple is involved in every step, couldn’t they hide info being sent?

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        He’s talking about physical switches that cut power to the hardware.

        I think what you’re referring to with Apple is that the camera (on MacBooks) is wired in a way so that it’s impossible for the camera to be on without the indicator light also being on. Software can’t do anything because it’s not controlled by software.

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        Apple was talking adding kill switches? I feel like the cost compared to how many people would actually use it would be a big factor but there’s also a multitude of other things that would go along with that like how it would effect water resistance.

        The only thing weird about that, is that Apple is involved in every step, couldn’t they hide info being sent?

        Do you mean with encryption or if they wanted to send information away maliciously?

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          I’m not sure, tbh. You never know with any phone companies, not just Apple. That’s why I’d like to know if anyone checks.

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            1 year ago

            I imagine most mainstream devices are torn down and inspected by reviewers at some point. I’d be significantly more concerned about the OS versus some 1950s style wiretap in your cellphone.

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                I feel like we are going in circles here. My point was you should be more concerned about your OS than a physical addition to a device. Especially if it’s a widely purchased consumer device.