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What/why am I seeing a blue microphone icon, and what is it there for? Do I need it or does something need fixed? Thx

What/why am I seeing a blue microphone icon, at top right hand corner of my screen,and what is it there for? Do I need it or does something need fixed? Thx

Posted on Oct 22, 2021 12:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2021 12:42 PM

Depending on which app it shows up while you're in, it shows you that the current app is currently using your microphone, same goes for when it displays a "camera" icon

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What/why am I seeing a blue microphone icon, and what is it there for? Do I need it or does something need fixed? Thx

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