iOS 18.1 developer beta has the new Call Recording feature. Here's how to use it.

You can finally record your calls on iPhone, but the feature is still in its testing phase.
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iOS 18.1 is introducing one of the most highly anticipated features to iPhone. Credit: Ravi_Sharma1030 / Shutterstock.com

Call Recording, announced at WWDC 2024, is one of the most highly anticipated iOS 18 features. And now, thanks to the iOS 18.1 developer beta that dropped today, iPhone users can test the new perk.

First, follow our guide to install the new iOS 18.1 developer beta. Next, because Call Recording is an Apple Intelligence feature, you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max to access it. Once you've met these requirements, here's a quick-and-easy guide on how to test the new iOS 18 Call Recording utility (h/t MacRumors).

Call Recording on iOS 18.1: How to use it

Keep in mind that there may be bugs and other flaws in the beta version. So make sure that you produce a backup for your iPhone before installing the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Without further ado, let's dive into how to use call recording on the new beta.


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  1. Start a call via the Phone app.

  2. While the call is in progress, tap on the record button on the top-left corner.

  3. You will hear the "This call will be recorded" message, notifying everyone on call that a recording is in session.

Your recorded call will be saved to the Notes app where you can access it. You'll have the option to listen to the call again. You can even get a full transcript of the call or get a short summary of it.

For a list of more AI-powered features you'll get to play with on the iOS 18.1 developer beta, you can read our non-exhaustive list of five Apple Intelligence features you can test now.

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Kimberly Gedeon
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Kimberly Gedeon, at Mashable since 2023, is a tech explorer who enjoys doing deep dives into the most popular gadgets, from the latest iPhones to the most immersive VR headsets. She's drawn to strange, avant-garde, bizarre tech, whether it's a 3D laptop, a gaming rig that can transform into a briefcase, or smart glasses that can capture video. Her journalism career kicked off about a decade ago at MadameNoire where she covered tech and business before landing as a tech editor at Laptop Mag in 2020.

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