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IF you've ever panicked that an app might be listening through your iPhone's microphone, Apple has got you covered.
The next major iPhone update adds a new feature that alerts you whenever your microphone is activated.
That means if any app is surreptitiously recording you, you'll know about it.
It's all part of the new iOS 14 update, which will roll out to everyone in September.
Of course, you can bag the update early find out how to install iOS 14.
In iOS 14, an orange dot will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when the microphone or camera is activated.
By swiping into your Control Centre, you'll be able to see details about which app is using the microphone.
If you suspect something is up, you should check the app's permissions in Settings.
You can deny specific apps access to your microphone or camera, for instance.
And if you're really worried, you could just delete the app altogether.
That's not the only privacy change coming to iOS 14.
For instance, you can now share a rough location with an app rather than your exact details.
That means an app could show you nearby stores, for instance, without knowing exactly where you live.
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