I recently noticed a small black dot appearing next to my iPhone's Dynamic Island and honestly had no idea what it was at first. As it turns out, it's a redesigned version of a privacy feature Apple introduced a few years ago. Apple just made them more noticeable by adding a black background and moving their location.

The dot isn't something to worry about, but understanding what triggers it and how to control it is useful, especially if you care about which apps are accessing certain features on your phone. Here's what you need to know about the black dot and how to manage when it appears.

1. Understand what the black dot indicates

The black dot with either an orange or green center is a privacy indicator showing which of your phone's features are currently being used. When you see a g

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