The world of iOS users just got disrupted with the latest bug that was found in FaceTime; whenever you call someone with FaceTime, you’ll be able to hear the audio from the other end even before they accept or reject your call.
This is a breach of privacy that Apple is well aware of, as the company announced that a software update will be issued to fix the bug and the update will come by the end of the week.
Apparently the bug is not only affecting iPhone users, but also iPad and Mac users that have the FaceTime function. At the moment, the only way to prevent any eavesdropping on iOS devices is to disable FaceTime until Apple releases the new software update with the promised fix.
Now you can answer for yourself on FaceTime even if they don’t answer🤒#Apple explain this.. pic.twitter.com/gr8llRKZxJ
— Benji Mobb™ (@BmManski) January 28, 2019
If you’re interested in testing this out, just start a FaceTime video call with any iPhone users, and add your own phone number in the Add Person screen while the call is still dialling. It leads to a Group FaceTime call that includes yourself and the other person who have yet to pick up his/her call, but you’ll already be able to listen to their audio.
In addition, The Verge also discovered that you can also see the recipient’s video if he/she chooses to press on the power button or volume button to ignore your call.
Apple’s software updates have not been reaching iOS users’ expectations lately and this privacy breach issue only further affects the company’s reputation.