One of the key features that Google introduced with Android 12 are the tiny green dots on the screen as well as in the notification bar. The tiny dot ...

The green dot in the upper right corner of your Android might seem confusing, but don't worry. We'll explain what it is and what it means.

The dot is an indicator that an app is using the sensors on your Android's phone, either the microphone or the camera. It's possible to appear for entirely innocent reasons.

A green dot on your Android screen signals that the camera or microphone is active. Learn why it appears and how to stop it from appearing.

Understanding the green privacy indicator on Android devices The green dot that occasionally appears in the top-right corner of your Android screen serves as a real-time privacy notification.

Android phones are incredibly high-tech, with a number of symbols and icons displaying performance-related settings for battery use, Wi-Fi, and more.

On Messages for Android, a blue dot or chat icon indicates that the specific conversation or contact you're talking to has RCS messaging enabled.

Spot a blue dot in Android Messages? It means RCS. Get richer photos, typing indicators and end-to-end encryption—plus how to switch it on.