They are listening in to everything you say on your phone- everyones phones- to supply advertisers and law enforcement with information. They know where you are, where you go, what you talk about- even if your not on the phone- its listening to you. It also has GPS and the cameras can be remotely turned on by anyone with $95, and they can read your texts, emails, photos, everything. I keep tape over all of my phone and laptop cameras, and place my phone besides a noisy speaker when I want true privacy.