Why does the flashlight app, among others, need the microphone to function?

[Schnuffi]

app permissions

Why does the flashlight app among others need the microphone to function? Am I the only one that think that is creepy.

 

[libra89]

I don't understand why either, but Flashlight XT doesn't need the microphone though.

 

[Schnuffi]

I don't understand why either, but Flashlight XT doesn't need the microphone though.

Thanks I will look into changing to that