The 2022 Pixel 6a hearkens more toward that muted green as today’s side-by-side shot shows. The top piece above the camera bar is definitely lighter, but not as much as the Pixel 6’s.

The green dot, introduced in the Android 12 version of the operating system, lights up whenever an application is using your microphone or camera. The feature is available to Samsung, Pixel or any ...

But if you see the green dot and don't know why it's there, it could be a sign of 'spyware' apps on your phone. DailyMail.com has detailed how a similar warning sign sometimes appears on iPhones.