What is the orange dot on my iphone?

The orange dot on your iPhone is a new privacy feature introduced in iOS 14. When you see the orange dot in the top right corner of your screen, it means that the microphone of your iPhone is currently being used by an app. This feature is designed to alert you when an app is actively using your microphone to record audio. By being aware of when your microphone is being accessed, you can better protect your privacy and control which apps have permission to use your device's microphone. You can review and manage app permissions in the Settings app under Privacy > Microphone.