info that is freaking out some folks regarding smart phones that they can be used as microphones into ones home or where ever one may be. . no i do not know the equipment needed to accomplish that feat. what i do know that it has been done with certain equipment for decades. my thinking is that if the battery is removed that will disable it. just curious – not thinking about the so called government snooping – high school kids have done these stupid things – and some cheap assed detective trying to “investigate” something …