Urgent Google warning for MILLIONS of Android users – these symbols mean someone is watching... - The Sun

GOOGLE is warning millions of Android users when apps might be spying on them.

The new feature alerts users when the microphone or camera has been activated.

You'll see a camera or microphone icon when an app attempts to access either respectively.

It prevents apps from surreptitiously listening in – or even watching through your camera.

You can also see a rolling log of which apps have access your camera, microphone or location – and when.

Cyber-experts have uncovered countless apps that have inappropriately access the camera on Android phones.

So make sure you're using Android 12, and that you stay wary of any foul play.

You can deny specific apps access to your microphone or camera, for instance.

Just last year, the iPhone camera alert sparked fears that Instagram was secretly filming users – but it was just a bug.

Users reckon Facebook is using your phone's microphone to listen in on real-world conversations – to help target ads.

"We only access your microphone if you have given our app permission and if you are actively using a specific feature that requires audio.

However, it's entirely possible that other rogue apps could listen in on what you're doing.