Your Android logs every app that touches your camera or mic — tap the green dot to find out who's been listening ...

No, you're not seeing things: Your Android device sometimes displays a small green dot in the status bar. Likely nestled next to your battery icon, it comes and goes, but never seems to stick around.

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