As well as the icon, Android 12 now tracks when and which apps have accessed sensitive information. This includes the camera and the microphone, but also location, calendar, call logs, contacts ...

Noticed a tiny green dot on your Android? It's not a glitch; it's telling you something important. Here's what it means and how to stop it from appearing.

If you want higher-quality shots from your Android camera, here are a few tips to help you achieve your goal. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer May 17, 2024 at 6:28 a.m. PT Jack Wallen/ZDNET ...

Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 12, is still under development, and Google has introduced a novel accessibility feature that relies on the phone's camera and a user's face ...

Right now, Android devices don't have the feature to notify you if the camera or mic is working. However, you can use the Access Dots app, which will show an icon just like in iOS.

The little green dot in the Notification bar is a handy Privacy Indicator, letting you know that some app is accessing your ...