how do i know what app is using my microphone?

how do i know what app is using my microphone for n my iphone/ipad

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 12:09 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 12:18 AM

Open Control Center, and at the top, you'll see the icon for the camera or microphone and which app was using it most recently.

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SravanKrA

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Oct 24, 2022 12:18 AM in response to user0-3574

Open Control Center, and at the top, you'll see the icon for the camera or microphone and which app was using it most recently.

See the pics below

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