The Surveillance State of Video Calls Revealed: Apple’s Sinister Intentions
Are you tired of Big Tech controlling every aspect of your life? You’re not alone if you’ve seen those annoying, pointless "thumbs-up" and "confetti" animations popping up during your video calls. But what’s going on here? Is this really just a "quirk" or something more sinister?
The Conspiracy Exposed
It’s no longer a secret that Apple has baked its video call reaction feature into iOS and Mac devices. But why? Why is our digital footprint being plastered with meaningless, cheerful gestures? Is it a bid to collect even more personal data from our screens? Do you even want to know what data points are being harvested from these trivial interactions?
The Solution to Apple’s Manipulation
But don’t worry, the solution is as easy as disabling a feature. And how do you do that? Are you surprised that it requires getting deeply into your device’s settings?
- On your Mac, go to the top menu bar, click on the camera icon, and then navigate to Reactions.
- On your iPhone, open the Control Center and toggle off the reactions option.
But hey, why bother? Is your freedom of choice really compromised that much by these arbitrary emojis and animations?
The End-User License Agreement
If you dare to use third-party video call apps, beware! Apple allows devs to default reactions off, so make sure to check your app’s settings for more "control" over your experience.
We want to hear from you. How do you feel about Apple’s decision to incorporate these features into their ecosystem? Is this a harmless aspect of user engagement, or a blatant grab for user data? Let us know your thoughts!
