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 ...

Before diving into complex solutions, start with the basics. If you use a phone case or screen protector, it's possible that they might be obstructing the microphone. Cheaper, non official cases often ...

It’s no secret that Gemini is coming to Android Auto soon, but it’s not here just yet. Ahead of the rollout, though, Google is removing the Assistant-colored microphone from Android Auto, seemingly as ...

Blue adds a bigger, badder mic to its Yeti line. If you want a microphone to stream or record at home with, the Yeti X is probably the easiest one to get usable results from with a USB connection. It ...

Shure has officially modernized its popular MV88 microphone at CES 2026, updating it for the USB-C era and expanding compatibility across iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and laptops. Previously ...

WhatsApp may be continuously listening to you even when the app is not in use. Several users have recently noticed that the Meta-owned encrypted messaging app has been using the microphone in the ...

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 ...