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December 7, 2022

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Check this list to see the apps on your phone listening through your mic

Check this list to see the apps on your phone listening through your mic

Are you worried about apps snooping on you? Good. You should be. Many apps ask permission to access your phone's microphone or camera that doesn't need it. We'll show you how to find out which apps are spying on you and how to stop them.

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