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Microphone Access
Privacy
When an app can listen and record audio.
Definition
Microphone access is a permission that lets an app capture audio. Some apps may request it for features you don’t use.
In plain English
When an app can listen and record audio.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Audio can reveal private conversations and background information.
Example
Example: A voice call app needs the microphone; a simple game usually doesn’t.