In a statement provided to USA TODAY and other media outlets, Apple says that it is “aware of this issue, and we have identified a fix that will be released in a software update later this week.” We were not able to test the bug on an iPad running iOS 12.1, but those who have Apple's tablets may want to exercise caution until a fix arrives. More: What do models look like? Target, Nordstrom, American Eagle say they look more like you We were also able to recreate it on a MacBook Pro, allowing the iPhone to listen in to the Mac running the latest version of Mac OS Mojave. USA TODAY was able to recreate the bug on multiple iPhones running versions of iOS 12.1 on devices ranging from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone XR. Start the day smarter: Get USA TODAY's Daily Briefing in your inbox Pressing the volume or power button on the recipient's iPhone, which is usually used to silence or dismiss an incoming call, will also turn on the camera with this glitch, allowing the caller to activate your camera – though doing this will disable the audio. Both the caller and the original recipient will be able to hear one another, or if the caller is quiet, allow them to eavesdrop if the recipient did not hear the original call. This will create a group FaceTime call and automatically answer the call for the first person. Those looking to exploit the bug simply need to start a FaceTime call, swipe up to add a person and enter your own phone number. The bug, which was widely circulated on the internet Monday night after being spotted by 9to5Mac, is easily accessible. If you have an iPhone or a Mac, you may want to turn off FaceTime: A new bug can let the people who call you listen to your conversations even if you don't answer the call. Watch Video: FaceTime bug lets other people eavesdrop on you

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