When abubble appears in the top-left corner of your screen — right behind your time or clock — this means you’re on a call or your iPhone is being used as a Personal hot spot. If you’re not using it and you see the bubble, another device may be connected to your hot spot and potentially using your data without your knowledge.
How to prevent unauthorized use
To prevent unauthorized access to your Personal hot spot, ensure you have a strong password set up.
- Go to Settings
- Click Personal hot spot
- Tap on Wi-Fi Password to create a secure password. It’s also a good practice to regularly check and change this password.
Identifying who is using your hot spot
You can see how many devices are connected to your hot spot by opening the Control Center. For iPhones with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner; for iPhones with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom. Press and hold the wireless section to see the number of connected devices.
Kicking off unauthorized users who are using your hot spot
If you find an unknown device connected to your hot spot, you can disconnect it by changing the hot spot password or turning off the Personal hot spot feature.
- Go to Settings
- Click Personal hot spot
- Toggle off Allow Others to Join.
- Then, turn it back on and share the new password only with trusted devices. Also, cpassword manager
Remember, monitoring your hot spot connections regularly is important to ensure no unauthorized usage, which can lead to data loss and potential security risks.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
The colorful indicators on your iPhone serve as a visual guide to what’s happening behind the scenes. Whether it’s the blue bubble alerting you to location services or screen mirroring, the green bubble indicating an active call or hot spot usage, the red bubble warning of recording in progress, or the purple bubble signifying SharePlay activity, each color plays a crucial role in enhancing your awareness and control over your device’s functions.
By understanding what these colors represent, you can take proactive steps to protect your privacy, manage your connections, and optimize your iPhone experience. This subtle yet powerful feature underscores the importance of being informed and vigilant about the digital footprints we leave. So, the next time you notice a colored bubble behind the clock, remember it’s more than just a design choice—it’s a gateway to understanding and managing your iPhone’s diverse capabilities.
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