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Do we know the full details of this API or is there something nefarious it can do we’re unaware of? Remember several years ago they discovered the webcam can be enabled on Macs without the light turning on? I know this is iOS/iPadOS, but as a consumer I’d like to know what it can do specifically. Or did I miss something?

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It looks slightly risky because an app can continue to use the webcam after being backgrounded. I can imagine nefarious apps tricking a user into streaming their webcam for hours after using the app once.

Apple probably decided that was safe enough only if the app has been through some extra review to ensure it has a clear UI so the user understands they are still streaming video somewhere.

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