I know iPhone comes with easy access default to Siri by blurbing "hey siri." Does turning it off give you any security benefit? I mean, it won't stop Apple from listening and collecting data from my device by turning it off. Any benefit to leaving voice activation off?
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iPhone 13 Pro Does turning off Siri help?
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I doubt there’s a benefit in security but there might be a benefit of turning off listening for the hey Siri trigger which you can do in the Siri settings.
Note: you can also request to have Siri information from your device deleted on Apple’s servers from those settings.
Note: you can also request to have Siri information from your device deleted on Apple’s servers from those settings.
I have it enabled just when pressing the power button. But never use it. So not sure why I have it enabled ?
I guess the thing that concerns me the most with Siri, is giving Apple permission to listen for the catch phras: “hey Siri.” I’ve had conversations with friends about traveling to such and such location and within hours Facebook/Instagram are advertising content around such location. Not sure if turning off Siri‘s listening ear prevents that or not but it’s unnerving.
Even with Siri off, how do you know Apple isn't tracking you via other means - Find My, etc.? How do you know Google isn't tracking you through cell phone triangulation? In this day and age, only basic privacy can be expected to protect you from hackers, noisy individuals/stalkers/criminals, etc. Your lifestyle habits are worth more to corporations than any phone.
If you want most privacy, don't use any internet or cell phone device.
For me it has gotten worse with iOS 15. Word recognition is not what it used to be hence I can understand why one would not want to use it anymore.