Remember when recording a phone call on your iPhone felt like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded?
Well, those days are officially over. With the release of iOS 18.1, Apple has introduced a native call recording feature as part of Apple Intelligence.
This new functionality makes it easier than ever to document important conversations. Let’s take a closer look at how this feature is changing the game for recording calls on our iPhones.
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Native call recording feature on iPhone (Apple)
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how to use this feature, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: legality. Recording phone calls can be a bit of a legal minefield, and the last thing you want is to end up on the wrong side of the law. Laws vary by state, so it’s crucial to do your homework and make sure you’re playing by the rules in your area. Remember, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Man recording a phone call on iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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Now that we’ve got the legal stuff out of the way, let’s talk about what you need to get started:
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Not sure if you’re running the latest iOS? No worries! Here are some quick steps to update your iPhone:
Steps to update your iPhone to the latest software (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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Now, let’s get to the fun part, actually recording a call. Here’s how it works:
Steps to record a call on iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
After successfully recording your call, follow these steps to access and manage your recording:
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Steps to access recording (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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Steps to add a copy of the transcript to the note for editing (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Remember, you can always return to these recordings in the Notes app to review, edit or share as needed.
Whether you’re conducting interviews, keeping records for research or just want to remember important details from a conversation, it’s never been easier to record calls on your iPhone. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Always make sure you have the consent of all parties before recording a call and use this feature ethically and legally.
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