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  • WhatsApp bug causing some Android devices to falsely report microphone access

    WhatsApp bug causing some Android devices to falsely report microphone access

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    San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp and Google have acknowledged a bug that seems to be allowing WhatsApp to access phones’ microphones unnecessarily on some Android devices.

    The issue first surfaced a month ago, but it received renewed attention after a Twitter engineer mentioned it in a post boosted by Elon Musk, reports Engadget.

    Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri recently shared an image that raised concerns about the app’s privacy practices. The image appeared to show that the app’s microphone was continuously running in the background, even when not in use.

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    Dabiri tweeted a screenshot from the Privacy Dashboard on his Android device, which revealed how frequently the app accessed his microphone and camera.

    “WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background, while I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 a.m. (and that’s just a part of the timeline!) What’s going on?,” he tweeted.

    Later, Musk retweeted Dabiri’s post, saying “WhatsApp cannot be trusted”.

    According to a statement shared on Twitter by WhatsApp, the problem was caused by an Android-related issue rather than inappropriate microphone access by the messaging app.

    “We believe this is a bug on Android that mis-attributes information in their Privacy Dashboard and have asked Google to investigate and remediate,” the company said.

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  • ZEBRONICS Zeb-Storm Wired Headphone with 3.5mm Jack, Built in Microphone for Calling, 1.5 Meter Cable, Soft Ear Cushion, Adjustable Headband, Foldable Ear Cups and Lightweight Design (Blue)

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    With the 40mm drivers, enjoy music with punchy bass, sharp trebles and smooth vocal tones like never before.
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  • Cosmic Byte GS430 Gaming wired over ear Headphone, 7 Color RGB LED and Microphone for PC, PS5, Xbox, Mobiles, Tablets, Laptops (with mic,Black)

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    Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22 x 19.4 x 7.8 cm; 380 Grams
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0859KTNZ8
    Item model number ‏ : ‎ GS430 Black
    Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
    Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cosmic Byte, 1800313007700
    Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 380 g
    Included Components ‏ : ‎ User Manual, Headset

    FLEXIBLE NOISE CANCELLATION BOOM MIC: Designed for people who suffer from the annoying keyboard noises and other background sound, Cosmic Byte headsets accurately pick up your voice and differentiate between background noise and your voice. With 120° flexible design, easy to adjust mic position at your will and better for game chatting and other application scenarios
    MULTI-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY & PLUG AND PLAY: With 3. 5mm jack, compatible with PS4 Xbox One (Older version of Xbox One needs an extra Microsoft adapter, not included), Xbox One S/X, PC, Laptop, Mac, iPad, Tablets, Mobile phone. The USB is to power the RGB led light
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