Beware, WhatsApp Probably Listening to Your Private Conversations
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The incidents involved sensitive conversations such as drug deals, intimate moments between couples, and children screaming for help.
Android and iOS phone provides a green dot on the top left corner of the screen when an app is using your camera or microphone.
You also have the option to manage which apps have access to your phone and its features. To do so, follow these steps.
How to turn off your microphone on iPhone
Navigate to Settings > Siri & Search and then toggle off the following items:
1. Listen for ‘Hey Siri’
2. Press the side button for Siri
3. Allow Siri When Locked
To turn off Siri, simply tap ‘Turn Off Siri’ when a pop-up window appears after selecting ‘Allow Siri When Locked.’
How to turn off your microphone on Android
1. Navigate to Settings Select
2. Google > Account Services > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice
3. Go to the Voice Match settings and toggle off the ‘Hey Google’ option.