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iOS 18.1 makes call recording on iPhone a reality: Here is how it works

Call recording is coming to all the iPhones eligible for the iOS 18 update and is not limited to devices with Apple Intelligence.

Call recording is coming to iPhones via iOS 18.1 update. (Express Photo)

Apple is rolling out the 5th developer beta of iOS 18, which includes one fundamental change — the ability to natively record a voice call on an iPhone. Up until now, this feature was limited to iPhones eligible for Apple Intelligence, and with the latest beta build, Apple confirms that call recording will be coming to all iPhones eligible for the iOS 18 update.

Just like on Android phones with Google dialer, on iPhones running on iOS 18.1, users can now record calls. To enhance transparency, Apple will announce that the calls are being recorded, and all call recordings are stored within the Notes app.

Call recording on iPhones can also be permanently disabled from the settings menu. Unlike some Android smartphones, there is no provision to set auto call recording, and each time a user wants to record the call, they need to initiate it during the specific call.

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How to record a voice call on an iPhone?

Call recording in action on an iPhone 15. (Express Photo)

Apple allows iPhone users running on iOS 18.1 or newer versions to natively record phone calls without any third-party app. Do note that the iOS 18.1 update is currently in the beta stage and is expected to roll out to all eligible devices in the coming weeks.

To record a phone call, tap on the audio wave-like icon located in the top right corner of the call menu. Once selected, it takes around two to three seconds to begin voice call recording, where there will be an announcement that the call is being recorded. Once the call is disconnected, the same voice recording can be accessed from the Notes app. The call menu also shows a moving audio wave bar to indicate that the call is being recorded.

On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, these voice recordings can be automatically transcribed within the Notes app, while on other devices, there is no provision to transcribe the audio calls.