Final answer:
The orange dot on your iPhone indicates that an app is using your device's microphone, a new feature introduced in iOS 14 to alert users when their microphone is being accessed. It helps users stay aware of which apps are using their microphones.
Step-by-step explanation:
The orange dot on your iPhone indicates that an app is using your device's microphone. This is a new privacy feature introduced in iOS 14 to alert users when their microphone is being accessed by an app. When you see the orange dot, it means that an app is actively using your iPhone's microphone to record audio.
For example, if you have a voice recording app open or if you are on a call, the orange dot will appear. It's a visual reminder to help you stay aware of which apps are accessing your microphone.
If you don't think any apps should be using your microphone and you see the orange dot randomly appearing, you can check the Control Center to see which app is currently accessing your microphone and take appropriate action to ensure your privacy.