Finally, Apple has included features to iOS 18 that were previously exclusive to Android phones. A feature like this is call recording. With the release of iOS 18, users of iPhones now have native call recording and transcription capabilities. Call recording on the iPhone required the use of third-party apps in the past. Call recording was one of the slides displayed in the keynote address for the Worldwide Developers Conference 2024, which gave an early look at iOS 18’s features.
The Phone app now has the new feature. Similar to Android users, iPhone users will be able to begin, pause, and end recording while on a call. You will also receive an AI-powered summary of these calls with the iOS 18 update, along with a full transcript if necessary. Users must first download and install the iOS 18.1 Beta update on their iPhones in order to utilize the functionality.
How To Record Calls on iPhone?
- Make or receive a call
- When the call connects, hit the “Record” button in the top left corner of the calling screen.
- The iPhone will display a pop-up within the calling screen indicating, “This call will be recorded.”
- Don’t skip the notice. If you do this, the recording will immediately cease.
- Tapping the “Stop” button will end the recording.
It’s vital to know that if the call is being recorded, Apple will instantly notify the caller. With the help of iOS 18, users can easily save a record of their discussions by transcription the calls that are recorded.
When the call finishes, the transcription of the recording and the call recording itself will be stored in the Notes app. Open Notes and search for the “Call Recordings” folder. There, under Notes > Call Recordings, are all of your call recordings.
A few languages are currently available for the audio transcription feature for the calls, according to the tech giant with its headquarters located in Cupertino, California. These languages include English (US, UK, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore), German, French, Spanish (US, Mexico), Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Portuguese (Brazil). It is hoped that other languages will be supported in future updates.
FAQs
1. How do I record calls on my iPhone with iOS 18?
2. Will the other person know I’m recording the call?
Yes, if a call is being recorded, Apple will automatically notify the other caller.
3. Where can I find my recorded calls and transcriptions?
4. Which languages are supported for audio transcription in iOS 18?
Currently, the transcription feature supports several languages including English (US, UK, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore), German, French, Spanish (US, Mexico), Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Portuguese (Brazil).
5. Do I need to install any additional updates to use the call recording feature?
Yes, you need to download and install the iOS 18.1 Beta update on your iPhone to access the call recording functionality.
