Have you ever tried to call someone or shoot a video when you realized your Android phone wasn't recording audio well? Although it's normal for a phone's components to glitch occasionally, unclear ...

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 ...

Needless to say, a malfunctioning microphone is a major problem on any kind of Android phone. While a lot of people confine their conversations to messaging apps these days, you’re almost inevitably ...

Have you ever tried to record a podcast or conduct an interview with your Android phone? If you have, you know that Android itself can make the audio sound canny and even pick up a lot of ambiances.

The voice input feature in the Gemini app is getting support for over 70 languages. Users can even mix multiple languages in commands.

Meta owned WhatsApp has been constantly under the microscope for playing fast and loose with privacy even though the company claims to provide a secure and privateway to communicate with people. Now, ...

Concerns about smartphone privacy often arise when users notice unusual app activity or unexpected permission alerts. Recently, many users began questioning whether WhatsApp might be accessing their ...

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 ...

Reports emerged last month about a bug that made it seem WhatsApp for Android was always using the microphone. Google today acknowledged the issue and a straightforward fix. In a tweet from the ...

Microphone permissions: Millions of smartphone users downloading free apps on Android and iPhone in 2026 are still tapping “Allow” on microphone access without thinking twice. But cybersecurity ...