Google’s hands-free voice search on Android is getting a major UI overhaul, replacing the bodyless face with a microphone, ...

Have you ever tried to record a podcast or conduct an interview with your Android phone? If you have, you know that Android itself can make the audio sound canny and even pick up a lot of ambiances.

The green dot on Android phones signals when an app is using the camera or microphone, helping users monitor privacy and spot suspicious activity.