Music-recognizing app Shazam retains access to the Mac's microphone, keeping it in a constant on state, even when Shazam has been turned off. The potentially worrisome feature was discovered by ...

With its latest app, millennial-focused publisher Mic said it’s hoping to give you a full newsreading experience from your iPhone lockscreen. So after you’ve set things up, you’ll start getting ...

You might notice in iOS 14 that the microphone indicator light is present even when you've muted yourself in an app. Apple says you shouldn't be concerned, as the indicator may remain active because ...

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why an app is requesting microphone access when there doesn’t seem to be any logical reason why it should need to snoop on the sounds from your surroundings, ...

Protecting your privacy in the modern age isn’t easy, with everything from app labels to online cookies to think about, but knowing what the apps on your devices are up to has to be one of your top ...

We can easily control the audio from the speakers on Android, but what about the mic? It’s just as important when recording, making calls, or joining a meeting. Let’s go over how to manage microphone ...

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WORRIED that you’re being watched or followed virtually? There are some important clues to look out for. If you have an ...

Learn practical solutions to diagnose and repair mic issues on your iPhone and ensure clear, uninterrupted communication ...

A class action suit filed in San Francisco on Monday claims the Golden State Warriors may know a lot more about you than you think. The suit says that the team's free app, developed by a company ...

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