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1## [Is your phone really listening to your conversations?](https://www.avira.com/en/blog/is-my-phone-listening-to-me)
1## [Using an Adblocker to Block Ads in Your Browser?](https://www.avira.com/en/blog/using-an-adblocker-to-block-ads-in-your-browser)
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3Spoiler alert: Yes. Have you ever found yourself talking about a summer holiday only to find yourself inundated with content around swimwear and flipflops? Apps (and phones) have ears-not literally of course, but if software has access to your microphone, it's able to listen in on your conversations. This happens to enhance the user experience
3Many of us have stuck a "No Flyers!" notice on our front doors or mailboxes because we don't want any ads or direct mail. Things are just as bad in the online world, with those online ads that pop up driving us to despair just as quickly. Thankfully, virtual equivalents exist to the no-flyer notice.
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5[Learn more](https://www.avira.com/en/blog/is-my-phone-listening-to-me)
5[Learn more](https://www.avira.com/en/blog/using-an-adblocker-to-block-ads-in-your-browser)
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