Apple released the beta of iOS 18.1 to developers on Monday (29). The highlight of the update is not the Apple Intelligence features, but the debut of the native call recorder on the iPhone — it took more than 17 years for the big tech’s cell phone to gain this tool. iOS 18.1 is expected to be released in October, a few weeks after the launch of the iPhone 16 and the new version of Apple’s mobile operating system.
The iOS 18.1 update has been released in beta for developers. Users who want to test the features of the update will have to wait a few more months. In addition to recording calls, the iPhone will be able to transcribe the audio of calls. The call file is saved in the iPhone’s Notes app.
Screenshots of the call recording function on iPhone
Some developers with access to iOS 18.1 have released screenshots of the call recording feature. The button to record calls is located in the upper left corner of the screen. When activating the feature, the other participant (or others in the case of group calls) in the conversation receives a warning that the call is being recorded — a measure to prevent a user from being recorded inappropriately.
The Android Authority website was able to test the tool. According to the publication, the call recording and transcription feature runs on the iPhone itself, without the need for Apple Intelligence. However, to request a summary of the audio, the AI must be turned on.
So far, the call recording feature is only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. This limitation to the Pro models doesn’t make much sense, since even a Galaxy A with an entry-level Exynos can record calls. This is probably just an initial restriction from the iOS 18.1 beta release.
iOS 18 will be released in September, alongside the iPhone 16. However, the iOS 18.1 update is expected to arrive in October, bringing Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16.
With information: Android Authority and MacRumors.
