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 ...

Google’s new Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 includes a feature that allows users to get more information when an app is using their ...

With a revamped privacy indicator appearing as a tappable blue icon in the status bar, you can see exactly which apps are ...

Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green ...

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, ...

Keep an eye out for a little dot in the status bar.

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

Android 16 QPR3 makes the location indicator in the status bar expandable, allowing you to see which app is tracking your device's location.

Overview Capture Android screen using the YouTube Gaming app that enables simple screen recording and live game streaming ...

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