Microphone icon missing in Messages app after iOS 26 update

microphone icon missing is message app after ios26 update. I searched for enable dictation in settings but it is not found

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 3:28 PM

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Microphone icon missing in Messages app after iOS 26 update

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