While casually scrolling through your iPhone, you may have noticed that the back of the clock in the top left corner has different colors. These colors are not random and you need to understand their meaning.
If you have an iPhone X or newer, you may see a blue, green, red, or purple color bubble in the status bar in the upper-left corner of the back of your watch, or across the status bar if you have an iPhone 8 or earlier. .
Understanding the meanings of these different colors will improve how you use your phone and increase your privacy and security. Learn more about what these different colors on the back of your watch mean on iPhone (X and later) below.
Four colored bubbles in the top left corner of your iPhone screen (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
What does it mean if you see a blue bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone?
The blue bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
If you see a blue bubble in the top left corner of your screen, right behind the time or clock, this means an app is actively using your iPhone. position or you are using screen mirroring.
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What does it mean if you see a green bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone?
The green bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
If you see a green bubble in the top left corner of your screen (just behind the time or clock), this means you’re on a call or your iPhone is being used as a personal hotspot. If you’re not using it and see a green bubble, another device may be connected to your hotspot and using your data without your knowledge.
How to prevent unauthorized use
Make sure you have a strong password to prevent unauthorized access to your personal hotspot.
- go to setting
- click personal hotspot
- tap Wi-Fi password Create a secure password. We also recommend that you check and change this password periodically.
Identify who is using your hotspot
You can see how many devices are connected to your hotspot by opening Control Center. If you have an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner. If your iPhone has a home button, swipe up from the bottom. Long press on the wireless section to see the number of connected devices.
Eliminate unauthorized users using hotspots
If you find an unknown device connected to your hotspot, you can disconnect it by changing the hotspot password or turning off the personal hotspot feature.
- go to setting
- click personal hotspot
- toggle off Allow others to join.
- Then please turn Back and share it New Password Use only trusted devices. Also, password manager Generate and save complex passwords.
Please note that it is important to regularly monitor your hotspot connections to ensure that unauthorized use is prevented, which could lead to data loss and potential security risks.
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What does it mean if you see a red bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone?
The red bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
When you see a red bubble appear in the top left corner of your screen, that is right behind the time or clock. This means your iPhone is being recorded. sound or your screen.
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What does it mean if you see a purple bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone?
The purple bubble in the top left corner of your iPhone (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
If a purple bubble appears in the top left corner of the screen, that is, right behind the time or clock. This means your iPhone is doing the following: share playIt can be used to share content such as games between iPhones.
Control apps, calls, and hotspots with a tap
Now that you know what these different colors mean, you can be more aware of whether your iPhone is doing something you don’t want.
Want to know exactly which app or iPhone feature is being used in these different colored bubbles? When you tap the clock when there’s a color behind it, you’ll see control settings for the app or feature you’re using. Go to.
For example, if you’re on a call and the bubble is green, tap the clock to return to the main window and see who you’re talking to.
If your iPhone is being used as a personal hotspot, tapping the green bubble will take you to the personal hotspot section of Settings. There, you can see who is using his iPhone and turn it off if you don’t intend to use it as a personal hotspot. Basically a hotspot.
Your iPhone’s personal hotspot is in use (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Now it helps to know what these colored bubbles are. On the other hand, you can use them to easily control apps and settings on your iPhone. You can now receive alerts when you don’t want apps or other people to use information or features on your iPhone for security and privacy reasons.
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Discover and block unwanted access to your iPhone’s camera and microphone
If you see your iPhone’s microphone or camera in use even though you don’t have an app open, it’s possible that you have permission to use these features on your phone even when the app isn’t in use. There is a gender. Your phone may have been hacked. In our article: “Is your device monitoring you?” Find out which apps have permission to access your microphone and camera, and learn step-by-step instructions on how to turn off those features.
If you have permission settings and your microphone and camera are being accessed without your consent, malicious spyware may be using your device to spy on you. If you’re not sure if your phone has been compromised, check for additional signs outlined in the article. “How to tell if your phone has been hacked.”
To avoid this, consider adding good antivirus software to your phone to prevent malware. Also, the best way to protect yourself from clicking on malicious links that install malware that can access your personal information is to install antivirus protection on all your devices. This can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams. Get my picks for the best antivirus protection products of 2024 for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.
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Cart important points
Colorful indicators on your iPhone act as a visual guide to what’s happening behind the scenes. Each color indicates a feature: blue bubbles to alert you to location services or screen mirroring, green bubbles to indicate active calls or hotspot usage, red bubbles to indicate recordings in progress, and purple bubbles to indicate SharePlay activity. It plays an important role in improving. Awareness and control over device functionality.
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By understanding what these colors represent, you can take proactive steps to protect your privacy, manage your connectivity, and optimize your iPhone experience. This subtle but powerful feature highlights the importance of being informed and vigilant about the digital footprints we leave behind. So the next time you notice a colored bubble on the back of your watch, remember that it’s not just a design choice, but a gateway to understanding and managing your iPhone’s many features.
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