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    Microphone indicator (orange dot) in top right corner persists after app closed

    I understand that the orange dot should light up next to the control center icon in the menu bar, when there is an app using the microphone (usually Zoom). This works fine on my system, shown below: However, when I quit the relevant apps, the orange dot moves to the top right corner, and doesn't seem to go away, except after a full restart, like so: Is this a bug with the indicator light, or does the orange light in the corner (instead of next to the control center) intentionally mean something...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253840109

    Mysterious Orange Dot

    There like an orange dot on my iPad 9, it’s to the right of the close button and below the volume buttons. I can see it faintly but I can see it clearly in the sun. What is this dot ? It’s not on my screen, it’s on the black part or whatever....

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253992796

    What does red dot at the top mean?

    What does the red dot at the top of my watch mean?

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253950612

    How do I turn that red dot off beside my battery percentage

    How do I turn off the red dot beside my battery percentage? I do not have an Apple Watch. Thank you

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253956191

    Green dot beside firefox icon in dock

    Notice the dot next to the Firefox icon in the dock. Running Firefox 100.0.1 on MBP, OS 11.6.7. Found the only way to get rid of the green dot was to do a shut down and restart. Now as far as I can see no app has any rights to my camera or microphone. Just wondered if anyone else is noticing this....

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253995036

    Orange dot

    Why is the orange dot on, with the microphone off and I am not making a call?

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253966711

    What is the orange dot in the status bar on iPhone SE?

    What is orange dot in Status Bar on iPHoneSE? [Re-Titled by Moderator]

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253953487

    What does the dotted cloud mean around songs in your iTunes library?

    What does the dotted cloud mean around songs in your library? [Re-Titled by Moderator]

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253962594

    What’s the red dot at top of the Apple Watch screen mean?

    What’s the red dot at top of screen mean ? [Re-Titled by Moderator]

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253886756

    Remove black and white target circle dot on iPhone screen

    How can I remove the black and white target dot from my iPhone screen without turning off accessibility?

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253973271

    how can I hide or move the three dots, they always get in the way

    it is very frustrating that I cannot move or hide the multitasking dots as they are in a VERY inconvenient place for most apps I use....

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253915670

    There's a blue/black dot omnipresent in my camera lens

    Dears, I have noticed in my iPhone 13 pro that there is a blue/black dot omnipresent in my camera lens, especially the one with 3x zoom. can anyone tell me what I can do to fix this and if I have to return it back to apple for repair. As I have bought the iPhone from USA, and I am currently staying in Egypt. Thank you [Re-Titled by Moderator]...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253965325

    The red notification dot appears on my watch but, I can't open them by swiping down.

    The red notification dot appears on my Apple watch but, I can't open them by swiping down.

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253940980

    There’s 4 dots in my service area next to the Wi-Fi symbol on my iPhone.

    There’s 4 dots in my service area next to the Wi-Fi symbol idk how to fix it? [Re-Titled by Moderator]

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253946050

    iPhone 13 pro camera showing red dots when zoom

    Not sure iPhone still having camera issue when zoom it shows red dots while taking photo or video

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253990846

    The notification red dot icon on my apple watch has ceased to react to a swipe down to open. Any suggestion on how to fix this or ideas on why this is non functioning now?

    The notification red dot icon on my apple watch has ceased to react to a swipe down to open. Any suggestion on how to fix this or ideas on why this is non functioning now?...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253854111

    Blue spots, dots in pictures

    whenever I take photos I see these kinds of dots in the pictures. This can be seen in the camera window as well as after taking photos as well. Yes I cleaned the lenses and tried but it’s same....

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253915128

    I don’t need or use any of these updates, how do I stop receiving them or getting rid of the red dot that tells me there is an update?

    If these updates do not pertain to me why do I have to update?

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253920258

    White dot on my iPhone 11 screen ?

    In this condition my iPhone display is replaced or not by the company . My phone is under warranty

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253914938

    Very small Black dot in Iphone 12 screen.

    Hello everyone, a very small black doc is showing in my Iphone 12 screen. it doesn't have any damage or drop from hand. Its warranty is over. What can i do to fi it. its ios version is : 14.4.2...

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253910453

    About Face ID advanced technology

    The technology that enables Face ID is some of the most advanced hardware and software that we’ve ever created. The TrueDepth camera captures accurate face data by projecting and analyzing thousands of invisible dots to create a depth map of your face and also captures an infrared image of your face. A portion of your device's neural engine — protected within the Secure Enclave — transforms the depth map and infrared image into a mathematical representation and compares that representation...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102381

    iPhone Duo - Tech Specs

    iPhone Duo - Tech Specs

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/148588

    iPhone 18 Pro Max - Tech Specs

    iPhone 18 Pro Max - Tech Specs

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/148591

    iPhone 18 Pro - Tech Specs

    iPhone 18 Pro - Tech Specs

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/148590

    Verify your identity for Apple Card or Apple Cash

    contact an Apple Cash Specialist at Green Dot Bank

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/109312

    Upgrade or install memory in your Mac mini

    Replace the bottom cover using the alignment dots to place it in the unlocked position.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102328

    What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag, set of AirPods, Find My network accessory, or compatible Bluetooth location-tracking device is with you

    Find My displays a map of where the AirTag, set of AirPods, Find My network accessory, or compatible Bluetooth location-tracking device has been observed with you. The red dots show where the unknown item was detected near your iPhone or iPad. The dashed lines connecting the red dots help indicate the sequence where the item was detected with you. The red dots do not indicate when the item's owner is viewing the item's location....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/119874

    Set up for virtual production with Apple devices and genlock

    Dotted green for Jam Synced.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/148292

    If you can't find an app on the Home Screen on your iPhone

    Tap Edit Pages. Or, tap the dots near the bottom of your screen.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/120630

    Track your period with Cycle Tracking

    A light green oval with a dotted outline represents a day when you may still be pregnant.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/120356

    Get help from Apple users around the world.

    Visit Apple Support Communities to ask a question, find existing answers, or share your expertise with others.

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