1Introduction
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend about a product, only to see an ad for that exact product pop up on your phone hours later? Or casually mention a vacation destination, and suddenly, your social media feed is filled with airline deals and travel packages?
Many people have experienced these unsettling coincidences, and they’ve sparked a growing conspiracy: Are our phones secretly listening to our conversations?
Big Tech companies vehemently deny it, claiming they don’t eavesdrop on users. But mounting evidence suggests otherwise. Even if your phone isn’t explicitly “listening” in the way you think, there are hidden practices at play that might be even more invasive than you imagined. Let’s dive into the dark side of your smartphone and uncover the shocking truth behind how it might be invading your privacy.
