A viral TikTok has sparked a wave of panic online, all thanks to a tiny iPhone detail that many of us either overlook completely, or didn’t even realise was there. You might’ve spotted it yourself.

The orange dot indicates when the microphone is in use, either during a phone call or in some recording app. Meanwhile, the green dot indicates when one or both cameras or the camera and the mic ...

The green dot on the front of the iPhone signifies that the camera is in use. If you open up the camera application, the green dot will light up to indicate that the camera is ready to perform.

“Orange dot means you are currently using the microphone or has RECENTLY USED an app that uses it (I.e camera, Snapchat, tt, ig),” one viewer said.

Don't be alarmed if you see the orange dot when you're on the home screen right after using the camera app or getting off a FaceTime call—it often takes a couple of seconds to clear.

A green dot indicates an app is using your camera. The dots also display in the control center. “An indicator appears at the top of your screen whenever an app is using your microphone or camera.

The green dot appearing directly beside the front camera on the iPhone 14 Pro models is similar to the green light that appears next to a MacBook's webcam when active, providing a more consistent ...

The orange dot appears if an app is using your iPhone’s microphone. If you’re recording something using Voice Memos or you ask Siri a question — the orange light will turn on. A green dot appears if ...

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What does the orange dot mean? A new security feature included in iOS 14 will display an orange dot at the top of your iPhone when an app is actively using your phone’s microphone.