Why does Biostrap ask for voice permissions?
Biostrap asks for voice permissions to enable two features:
Weight lifting tracker - You can tell the Biostrap app the amount of weight you have lifted when recording a gym workout
Sleep Lab - With our optional Sleep Lab subscription, we use your phone's audio to record snoring during sleep sessions
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