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 ...

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 ...

In recent years, privacy concerns surrounding messaging apps have grown significantly. One such issue sparked widespread ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...