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Why would the Sound recognition symbol permanently stay in my text Message line

I don't know exactly when nor why this happened. The Sound recognition symbol appeared in my Text Message line in the color red. It does not go away no matter what I try. It has been there for days. Probably about 10 days although I did not count.


iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 4, 2023 9:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2024 7:22 AM

Press the mic icon in the keyword and the sound icon will change the issue is I think already solved in this thread How can I disable voice message feature? - Apple Community


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Jun 14, 2024 6:11 AM in response to MISilverfox

It is a most annoying feature this red, wavy line symbol. After embarrassing accidental recording and sending I have found this information.

It seems that the red 5 line symbol is inserted by Apple’s AI (don’t get me started on the literal meaning of Artificial Intelligence) happens when a voice recording is done in a particular text string. It cannot be eliminated from that text string because the Apple software assumes that you want to use it again. What I’ve found that works is to simply delete that text string. No harm. No foul. The individual will still be able to text you and the new string should be free if this nonsense.

Why would the Sound recognition symbol permanently stay in my text Message line

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