It’s finally here! After much speculation that Apple would never do, the company released an integrated call recording feature in their new iOS 18 beta 5 update. That’s what iPhone owners literally waited years to see, and Apple seems to have delivered. Let’s dive into this cool new feature and see how to enable it and use it.iphone call recording
Starting Off: Different countries have different call recording laws, and even some US states have their own. Remember: stay legal and get permission before you record any call!
What’s New in iOS 18 Beta 5?
We’ve seen Apple add features piecemeal with iOS 18, but in-built call recording is a feature we have been waiting for, and this beta update finally brings it. You no longer have to turn to third-party apps or hacky workarounds. You can now do it in just a couple of taps on your phone.
Instead, let’s jump right into the fun part — how to turn that on and make use of it!
Step-by-Step Guide to Enable Call Recording on iOS 18 Beta 5
Step 1: Upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18 Beta 5
This latest beta is rolling out now. First, make sure you’re on the latest beta version. If you haven’t updated yet:
- Settings > General > Software Update
- Update and Install iOS 18 beta 5.
This is only available if you are in the Apple Beta Software Program. If you have not already signed up, you can do so on the Apple website.
Step 2: Turn on Call Recording from Settings
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Phone.
- You will then notice a new entry called Call Recording, or something similar (I expect the name to change by final release).
- Tap on Call Recording and toggle Enable.
That’s it! Now call recording is enabled on your iPhone. Easy peasy, right?
Step 3: How to Record a Call Live on Your iPhone
You will now show a Record Icon while you are in a call:
- Click on Record to start recording the call. Probably, you will hear a small beep indicating that Apple is alerting both parties that the call is being recorded (although delivery may change in the final version).
- Tap Record again to stop recording. The recording will automatically be saved in your phone.
Step 4: Access Your Recordings
So, you have recorded a call and likely would want to listen back:
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap on Recents.
- Navigate to the recording of your call, and you will see a little “Recording” badge next to it.
- To review your recording, tap on it to play, and share.
You may even have a folder or tab in your Voice Memos app to store all of these recordings. If you cannot see it, look into both places.
Customisation Options for iPhone call recording
The latest iOS 18 beta 5 update allows you to do exactly that – change the call recording feature, which is now much more flexible. This is how you can personalize it:
- Auto-Recording: You can choose to automatically record all calls or auto-record only calls made to and from select numbers in the Call Recording settings. That can be handy for when you need to record calls on a regular basis.
- Call Notification: If you would like to let the other party know that their call is being recorded, a tone can be played at the beginning of the recording. A handy way to not break the law!
- Storage Management: Recordings tend to be quite large, especially if the recording is long. In Settings, you can choose to have your storage managed and old recordings automatically deleted after 7 days or a month.
Pros and Cons of In-built iPhone call recording Feature
Pros:
- Bye Bye Inferior Third-Party Apps: And finally, forget about shady third-party apps that could possibly bust your trust in privacy.
- Good Quality Recordings: It has an in-built feature; therefore, the sound quality is good, and you will not lose out on any discussions.
- All recordings are easily accessed and managed on the iPhone, without ever needing to fuss with multiple apps!
Cons:
- Legal: Recording phone calls can be a bit of a legal minefield at the best of times, so tread carefully here and get that all-important consent.
- Exclusively for iOS 18 Beta Users: At present, this new feature can only be accessed by those on the iOS 18 beta. If you are uncomfortable with beta software, then you can wait for the final release of iOS 8.3 and its features next year.
- Storage Use: The recordings can build up and eat away at your storage space if you are a heavy user. Keep an eye on it!
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Here are some fixes that may help you whenever you come across Call Recording not working.
- No Recording Button: Make sure you have the feature enabled in Settings > Phone > Call Recording. And if it still doesn’t come up, then restart your phone.
- Mute Recording: Just check if your microphone got damaged, and it is open enough to get a clean copy of the call. Make sure it’s also allowed access to the microphone as well in your phone.
- Recordings Aren’t Appearing: Look in the Phone app under Recents and the Voice Memos app itself. There can be a delay in the sync at times.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is it possible to record FaceTime Calls via this feature?
- Not at the moment. For now, call recording only works on regular phone calls. FaceTime support may be added down the road — no promises!
Q2: Will the recipient know that I am recording the call?
- A chime may be played at the beginning of your call recording, depending on where you are located. Integrating this functionality is likely necessary to keep everything on the up and up, so if it ever does roll down the pike — no surprises there.
Q3: Are the recordings for use by others as well?
- Yes, you can! Go to your recording, tap the share icon, and then you fire it off over Messages, Email, or your favorite messaging app.
Final Thoughts
Apple needs to have this in-built call recording feature already! This has been a bit of an Alta Vista fix thus far, but the fact that iOS 18 beta 5 has allowed it to be integrated into the system means you’ll no longer need to worry about any half-assed third-party solutions or some sketchy workaround. This process is really smooth, easy to use, and it fits right into the iPhone ecosystem. So give her a shot — but, you know, keep it clean.
If you have not updated your device to iOS 18 beta 5, then this is the best time for you to come along and taste a long-awaited feature. Happy recording!
Source : Apple
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