T-Mobile secretly records iPhone screens and claims it's being helpful

T-Mobile has a ridiculous feature in its heavily promoted T-Life iPhone app which sends the firm screen recordings without permission, and by default.T-Mobile's T-Life app will record your screen and send details to the company unless you stop itT-Mobile is recording its users screens when they use its T-Life app, and has turned on this feature without notice. Importantly, the company says it solely records activity within the T-Life app, so it isn't capturing other apps and seemingly isn't recording notifications.But even if it is solely screen-recording T-Life activity, it is recording personal information. Amongst other details, it is capturing payments information, device tracking, and smart home integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 28, 2025 - 23:10
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T-Mobile secretly records iPhone screens and claims it's being helpful
T-Mobile has a ridiculous feature in its heavily promoted T-Life iPhone app which sends the firm screen recordings without permission, and by default.

Two people smiling, taking a selfie outdoors with a smartphone. Text below reads 'T-Life: Experience the best of T-Mobile.' Placed on a grid-patterned surface.
T-Mobile's T-Life app will record your screen and send details to the company unless you stop it

T-Mobile is recording its users screens when they use its T-Life app, and has turned on this feature without notice. Importantly, the company says it solely records activity within the T-Life app, so it isn't capturing other apps and seemingly isn't recording notifications.

But even if it is solely screen-recording T-Life activity, it is recording personal information. Amongst other details, it is capturing payments information, device tracking, and smart home integration.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums