Phone cameras make our work in many areas much easier in our daily life, from taking photos to scanning files. However, in some cases, it can violate the privacy of our private life and even destroy our private life.
Although some users wear cases that can cover the camera on their phones, the front cameras are constantly exposed, but they do not activate unless we use them. However, according to the latest statement made by Qualcomm, known for its processors, this situation is about to change.
Always-on camera: beautiful and dangerous
With a feature to be added to Snapdragon next-generation processors, phone manufacturers can make it possible for the front camera to be on 24/7 and to “peek” around. Although the new processors are designed to make this feature work in the most optimized way, there has been a great discussion by users that there may be weaknesses in security.
Depending on your perspective on technology, this development can be both beautiful and terrifying. According to some users, thanks to this feature, you can use your phone without entering a password. In fact, the phone can automatically lock itself when you let go of your hand. Although these features may sound interesting, they are not without great dangers.
Although the company claims that this situation will offer a much safer use than normal, many well-known names in the field of technology and cybersecurity around the world have declared that this situation is extremely dangerous. It was claimed that once a virus targeting this feature infects phones, the concept of “private life” will disappear and we can be watched by a “Big Brother” as in the 1984 book.
Although many people argue that the possibility of monitoring their private life despite its ease of use is not a logical idea, company officials announced that they are particularly interested in this issue and that all necessary measures will be taken by both Qualcomm and phone manufacturers.
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