WhatsApp's Microphone Access on Android Under Scrutiny

Some WhatsApp users on Android have reported that the microphone permission is being triggered even when the app isn't being used, with the issue being documented for over a month. WhatsApp claims that this is a bug within Android's Privacy Dashboard and has asked Google to investigate the matter. The company reassures users that they have full control over their mic settings and that the app only uses the microphone when a user is making a call or sending a voice note/video.