Apple makes it tougher for hackers to access your MacBook's microphone, here's how

Apple is usually known for keeping its devices secure, encrypted and fixing the bugs within days. Now, it’s taking the level of security a step up and the first ones in the list are the MacBook laptops. Just after the October 30 iPad Pro and MacBook Air launch event, the Cupertino-based tech firm released a white paper detailing how its T2 security chip features. One of the features mentioned there is that as soon as you shut the lid of the MacBook laptops (that have a T2 chip in them), they will physically disconnect the microphone giving hackers a hard time accessing it without your knowledge.

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Apple is usually known for keeping its devices secure, encrypted and fixing the bugs within days. Now, it’s taking the level of security a step up and the first ones in the list are the MacBook laptops. Just after the October 30 iPad Pro and MacBook Air launch event, the Cupertino-based tech firm released a white paper detailing how its T2 security chip features. One of the features mentioned there is that as soon as you shut the lid of the MacBook laptops (that have a T2 chip in them), they will physically disconnect the microphone giving hackers a hard time accessing it without your knowledge.