So, I just uninstalled Instagram. Why? Because it was spying on me. Yep, you read that right. Picture this: I’m minding my own business, scrolling through my phone, and suddenly, I notice the little green light on the top of my phone screen—the one that lets you know your camera is active. But here’s the thing: I wasn’t using the camera! Not for selfies, not for Instagram stories, not even for some random third-party app.

Let me break it down. I wasn’t doing anything that required camera access. No video calls, no face filters, no sneaky selfies. But there it was, my camera light—on—without permission. The only app running was Instagram. So, naturally, I thought, “Uh, Instagram? Care to explain why you’re creeping on me?”

And here’s the kicker: the green light stayed on until I fully closed the app. The moment I swiped Instagram out of my recent apps, then the light turned off. Coincidence? I think not.

This isn’t a tinfoil hat moment. We’re in an age where privacy should be taken seriously. I’m not about to let an app use my camera whenever it pleases, especially without me knowing about it. It’s kind of unsettling to think about what it might be capturing without my knowledge.

Maybe this was just a glitch or an innocent mistake. Maybe it wasn’t. Either way, Instagram, we need to talk about boundaries. Until you can stop creeping around with my camera without my permission, consider yourself uninstalled.

And hey, if you value your privacy like I do, it might be worth taking a closer look at what these apps are really up to. Stay vigilant, people!

Instagram, do better.