How to record iPhone calls on iOS 18

Mac Jim ID wrote:

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Apple has not publicly disclosed technical information about the features. All they have released is an overview of the features, which is why some users are met with the standard response that it has not been released yet when wanting to ask how something is going to work or want to discuss the features.

I disagree with you on this. Apple has publicly disclosed a detailed description of how the feature will work:

"The Phone app helps users stay organized with the ability to record and transcribe live calls, making it easier to recall important details later.4 Call participants are notified before a recording begins, and transcripts are conveniently saved to the Notes app, allowing users to quickly search and review what was discussed."

Link to Apple's announcement here.

Also, the feature was announced by Craig Federighi during WWDC 2024 (at around the 1:35:56 mark) where he showed screenshots of how the feature will work, and that the recording, summary, and transcription will be saved to the Notes app. He also mentioned that participants of the call will be notified so that "no one is surprised".

I think this is definitely "technical" enough to make this information no longer confidential, and we should be able to freely discuss it here.

kalimuthu49 wrote:

Is call recording available on my phone. If it’s available.please tell me how to use it

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Call recording is built-in to the iPhone with iOS 18. When on a call, just tap the record button in the top left corner of the screen. A audible notification will play, letting both parties know the call is being recorded. After the call, you can find the recording in the Notes app.

For more information, see here: Record and transcribe a call on iPhone - Apple Support (SG), and also here: Get a summary of a phone call or audio recording on iPhone with Apple Intelligence - Apple Support (SG)

Bjscott88 wrote:

will call Recording feature be available on my iPhone 14 when I update to iOS 18.1 in October?

Billy Scott

Yep! It sure will!*

*Depending on your region and language. See here for more details: iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability - Apple

Recording phone calls in most locations is illegal. So NO, Apple doesn't provide features which aren't permissible by law.

HimanshuBhatia wrote:

Is this feature available for iPhone 13

It is not currently available for any phone.

Ak24d wrote:

Is this feature available for 12 pro max (India)

The feature is NOT available on ANY iPhone yet.

Lololore11 wrote:

What’s the app then ? Or how can we use it ?

You can't use what hasn't been released yet. You need to wait along with the rest of us for it to be released.

During call , click on the top left corner of the screen .

Pradeep61in wrote:

Is call recording available for iPhone 13 with 18.1 versions

It depends on your region. See the article linked to in an earlier post for more information.

I am in South Africa and I installed the iOS 18.1 Update yesterday. I don't have access to this feature, as there is no "Soundbar" symbol in the top left corner when on a call.

Is this due to my region, or possibly another issue?

Is there a way to download the recorded call ? I can't find it in the phone, and can't share the notes with the audio file. Where is the audio file ? I work in french, so I would need the audio file to put it in a transcription software.

Thanks!

Whenever my mom (age 89 - barely understands how to make a phone call on an iPhone much less do anything else) calls me I now get the "call is being recorded" announcement. Every time. She has no idea why or how to turn it off and I have had no luck walking her through turning it off.

This feature is awful and appears to be on by default on her phone. How to disable it permanently?

freakshow42 wrote:

Whenever my mom (age 89 - barely understands how to make a phone call on an iPhone much less do anything else) calls me I now get the "call is being recorded" announcement. Every time. She has no idea why or how to turn it off and I have had no luck walking her through turning it off.

This feature is awful and appears to be on by default on her phone. How to disable it permanently?

It's a great feature that many people love, but you can easily turn it off. Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Phone -> Call Recording and turn it OFF.

gildas177 wrote:

Is there a way to download the recorded call ? I can't find it in the phone, and can't share the notes with the audio file. Where is the audio file ? I work in french, so I would need the audio file to put it in a transcription software.

Thanks!

Tap on the call audio in the note (as if you were going to play it), then tap on the yellow circle with three dots in it in the top right corner. From there you can tap Share Audio or Save Audio to Files.

No, there is no built in capability for call recording in iPhone.