Some WhatsApp users on Android have noticed recently that the microphone seems to be in use more than it’s supposed to be, but WhatsApp claims this is a problem on Google’s end rather than its own. It ...

We can easily control the audio from the speakers on Android, but what about the mic? It’s just as important when recording, making calls, or joining a meeting. Let’s go over how to manage microphone ...

There is a new issue over at WhatsApp's Android app, and this is a privacy concern raised by users as the instant messaging platform turns on the device's microphone despite not being in use. It is ...

Apple introduced a nifty feature in iOS 14 that displays indicators on your iPhone or iPad every time an app begins using your mic or camera. That lets you know if your device is recording you when it ...

Google’s latest operating system, Android 12, has a key feature to make sure that malicious individuals are not accessing user’s camera and microphone. The whole OS update has a whole host of privacy ...

One of my favorite tiny features from Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 operating system is a big one for privacy and security—a rare two-fer. Whenever an app accesses your camera or microphone, you’ll see a ...

Twitter users have raised concerns about the possibility of Binance’s Android app containing spyware. This speculation comes after recent revelations suggest that the social video platform, TikTok, ...

Privacy is probably one of the biggest buzzwords in tech these days, and even the data-loving Google is getting in on the action. The Android 12 update boasts a ...

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