How to check if an app is using microphone, camera in background

In a viral post, a user claimed that WhatsApp was listening through smartphone’s microphone even when the app was not in use, raising serious privacy concerns. The instant messaging application has denied the allegations, claiming that it was a false signal caused by the device’s operating system problem.

However, users should exercise caution if their privacy is not infringed as a result of direct or indirect faults in any applications they use. For this, we have provided tips on how to determine whether a particular app has access to use the microphone or camera, and if it is currently using them in the background.