WhatsApp has denied claims that it constantly uses the microphone on smartphones even when the app is not in use. The issue has been festering for weeks, but has now morphed into a full-blown ...

The dot is an indicator that an app is using the sensors on your Android's phone, either the microphone or the camera. It's possible to appear for entirely innocent reasons.

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