Apple’s latest iOS 18.1 developer preview introduces a new AI-powered feature for recording and transcribing phone calls. As reported by MacRumors, users with access to the beta can tap the new “record” button in the top-left corner of the call screen to keep an audio log of their call.
When this feature is enabled, all callers will hear a message saying, “This call will be recorded.” The Phone app then records the call and automatically creates a transcription, which appears in the Notes app. Additionally, users can access the full audio recording and an AI-generated summary of the call in the Notes app.
Apple first demonstrated the call recording feature during its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. This feature is particularly useful for journalists conducting interviews over the phone and for individuals wanting to keep accurate records of important calls, such as conversations with doctors.
