Probably not listening to conversations. But it doesn’t need to — it already knows so much.
What your phone tracks:
- Location (where you go, how long you stay)
- Contacts and communication patterns
- Browsing and purchase history
- App usage and screen time
- WiFi networks you connect to
The “coincidence” explained:
When you talk about dog food and see ads, you probably searched pet stuff recently, passed a pet store, or your friend just bought some. Algorithms predict what you want before you know it.
What to do:
- Review and revoke unnecessary permissions
- Disable ad tracking in settings
- Limit location access
- Use privacy-focused apps