Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To turn on your Android's microphone, go to Settings and check app permissions for the mic. If muted during a call, simply press ...

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.

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 ...

For the privacy-conscious, the Camera and Mic access toggles that Google introduced with Android 12 can provide peace of mind, and are generally more convenient than disabling those permissions ...

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 12 hit newer Androids like the Pixel 6 last fall, and it will also come installed on the new Samsung Galaxy S22. The upgraded OS will roll out to even more phones later this year. We were ...

Google and WhatsApp have confirmed they are aware of a bug that makes it appear as if WhatsApp is accessing phones' microphones unnecessarily on some Android devices. The issue first cropped up a ...

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 ...