The original post: /r/privacy by /u/shadowhuntress_ on 2025-02-21 15:11:04.

I’m fed up with receiving advertisements for things I mention around my iPhone. Mic is off for everything but my phone, personalized ads are off, and siri is off. Yet I still find my phone giving me ads for hyper specific things I mention (never type or search or anything). I got recommendations for Mic Lock, but the internet says it’s not worth it because it can be hacked or circumvent Ed by apps. I’m not worried about if I get hacked (I assume I’m screwed already if that ever happens) and don’t mind being able to select a different mic, so will Mic Lock work to prevent my phone from passively listening to everything? Or is my only option a different phone brand?

Either way I’m accepting new phone recommendations if anyone has them, I just can’t afford it right now.