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5 Legal Ways to Use Your iPhone Like a Spy Device

What makes the iPhone a perfect 007-friendly device?

The Evil Geek
10 min readFeb 12, 2025
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Whether you’re a private investigator, a secret service agent or a nerd like me who is heavily influenced by the James Bond series, you’ll be thrilled to know that your iPhone holds the potential to be the best spy device ever.

Jokes aside, the methods that I’m going to share with you can come in handy at some point in life. So it’s better to know about them before that unfortunate situation arrives.

Now, many people underestimate the full potential of the iPhones, often mocking them for being less customisable and user-friendly. Although those allegations stay true to date, the iPhones shine where they really should — in terms of technology and features.

If Sherlock Homes, James Bond or Batman existed in the modern era, their choice of smartphone would surely be an iPhone. Here’s why:

1. Sneakily Record Voice Memos

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Have you ever faced a situation where you felt the need to record a conversation without the other person/people noticing it? I bet you have. Well…

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The Evil Geek
The Evil Geek

Written by The Evil Geek

Alter ego of an extremely handsome man. Hiding in the shadows, I write about tech. Muahahaha!

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