The phone app on the iPhone is rarely updated, but with an update iOS 18 And the new Apple Intelligence technology, the application gets a major update that contains some new features, including one of the best new features in the iOS 18 update. This guide highlights everything that is new in the phone application in the iOS 18 update.
Recording phone calls
After making or answering a call on an iPhone running iOS 18.1, you can record the call, and after completion, you will find an additional written copy of this call. To activate this feature:
◉ Open the phone application.
◉ Make a call.
◉ Click on the record button in the upper corner to start recording.
◉ When you click on the record button, all participants in the call are informed that the call is now being recorded. The message is repeated for each person each time they record, so if there are two iPhone users on a call and they are both recording, the message will play twice.
◉ There is no option for other participants to refuse registration. If one party is unwilling to record the call, their only option is to end the call completely. This means that there is no way to remain on the call with recording declined, which may raise concerns about privacy and user rights in some regions, especially where consent from all parties is required to record calls.
◉During a call, the audio is recorded and saved in the Notes app for later access. When you open the Notes app, you'll see a recording of the call with the date and time and an option to tap Play to repeat the call or tap the note for more information.
Transcription and summarization of phone calls
◉ Calls saved in Notes are automatically transcribed, so you can see a full transcript of what was said in the call. You can access the transcript by clicking on the call recording note.
◉ While listening to the call, the transcript will be updated live so you can read along with what is being said.
◉ The transcripts contain a “Summary” button so you can get a quick summary of what was said in the call, as well as an option to search for key words and phrases.
◉ Note that the summary function requires a device compatible with Apple Intelligence features, but recording and transcribing are generic features available to everyone.
◉ Texts can be added to a different note or copied, and audio can be saved to the Files app or shared.
Search call history
In the iOS 18 update, Apple added a search feature in the “Recent” calls section, which means you can now search all your incoming and outgoing calls and voicemail.
◉ Open the phone application.
◉ Click on the “Recents” tab.
◉ Search for the person or number you are looking for using the search bar at the top of the interface.
◉ You can type phone numbers or names to see calls made, received or missed, and contacts with the name or phone number you are looking for.
◉In addition to the name or phone number, you can search for the date of the call or the type of call, such as FaceTime calls, or use multiple search criteria.
◉ If you want to see all calls from “so-and-so” in June, for example, you can type “so-and-so” and when the name appears as a suggestion in the search results, you can click on it directly instead of continuing to type. This click adds the name as a specific search criterion, which means it adds this name as a search filter, and this allows you to filter the results more precisely. Next, you can add other search criteria, such as date or call type, allowing you to perform a detailed and customized search of your call history more efficiently.
◉ You can add additional criteria such as date or call type, allowing you to perform a detailed and customized search in your call history more efficiently.
◉ There are options to “See All” for calls and voicemail when performing a search to display more results.
Swap SIM cards
If you have two SIM cards on your iPhone, you can switch between them using a toggle switch in Control Center. In previous versions of iOS, you had to change numbers using Settings.
To switch numbers, open Control Center, go to Call controls, and tap and hold Mobile data.
Contact suggestions
When you start typing a number using the keyboard in iOS 18, you'll see a list of contacts so you can quickly access who you want to call.
Type the first or second number of the number and then click on the “More” icon to see all the numbers and contacts, and you can click on one to call.
Communication using T9 technology
T9 Dialing Technology is a predictive typing system originally developed for older mobile phones with numeric keypads. In iOS 18, this feature has been newly reintroduced. Here's how it works:
◉ On a traditional telephone keypad, each number also represents a group of letters. For example, the number 2 represents the letters A, B, C.
◉With T9 technology, you can type a contact's name using the numbers corresponding to the letters in their name.
Example: To type “ERIC”, you would press the following numbers:
◎ 3 (for the letter E)
◎ 7 (for the letter R)
◎ 4 (for the letter I)
◎ 2 (for letter C)
The system will understand that you are searching for “ERIC” and will display its matching contact. The iPhone does not support calling using T9 yet.
Mobile app version information
Recording calls and transcribing them into written text is one of the features of the iOS 18 update that will be available to everyone, but the function will not be added to iPhones until the iOS 18.1 update. As for text summarization, it is a feature of Apple Intelligence that will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and later, in addition to iPad and Mac devices that operate with M1 processors and later.
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May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. I hope to receive an answer as soon as possible. I have a question. The first question is that the call recording feature in the official update 18 supports the iPhone XR. The second question is what are the features of voice commentary for the blind?
We don't know, but so far the call recording feature is exclusive to phones that support Apple's AI.
I wish there would be options in the next update to make the direction of the Arabic language optional, right or left, and not mandatory to the right, because I am used to holding my phone with my left hand. It is raining to change the language to English so that I can deal with the mobile phone, and there are many people who are used to this system that was present in the past.
Unfortunately, over the past 5 years, I have not found anything that amazes me in the new iPhone releases, which consequently affects my level of interest and need to buy the new phone.
The truth is that smartphones have reached the point of saturation and monotony, unlike what used to happen in the past. Have smartphone companies gone bankrupt intellectually?
Hi Amr Metwally 🙋♂️, I totally understand your feelings, but let me tell you that innovation is not only about changing the shape and size. It also includes improving performance and useful additions. For example, in iOS 18, Apple has added great features such as recording calls and automatically transcribing them in the Notes apps, in addition to searching in the call history. You may not find these things “amazing”, but they will undoubtedly make your life easier! 📱😉👍
May Allah bless you. Thank you.
Wonderful and very useful topic
When will the iPhone 16 be announced and what are the expected features?
Next September 9th, God willing. Follow this article:
https://iphoneislam.com/2024/08/apple_iphone_16_event_date_details_revealed/142875
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. Thank you for contacting us. May God reward you.
It is common that call recording starts from iPhone 12 and does not support iPhone 11 and XS
Hello Ali Yahya 🙋♂️, the service you are talking about is available in iOS 18 and above, and is not limited to iPhone 12 only, but works on all devices that support this update. This means that iPhone 11 and XS can use this feature if they are updated to iOS 18 or above. 😊👍
Actually what I liked most is the text transcribing feature which I consider a great leap in this field.
Hi Mohammed 🙋♂️, The transcription feature is really a huge leap in the world of technology and will make it easier for many users. This feature will allow you to track every word said in calls easier and faster. You don't need to retrieve memory or worry about forgetting important information from calls. 📱🚀🎉
Thank you for your effort 😍
My device is iPhone 12, but I thought that the update would not include this series!
Hello Ahmed Fayed 😊, Don't worry, the new iOS 18 update already includes your iPhone 12. You will be able to benefit from all the new features once you install the update. Get ready for a new experience with Apple! 🚀📱
Can you explain more specifically which devices will receive this feature, or will it reach everyone or be limited to certain devices, for example?
Hi Ahmed Fayed 🙋♂️, The new features in the iOS 18 update will be available to all devices that can run this update. However, it should be noted that some features such as “Summary” require a device compatible with Apple Intelligence features. All other things such as call recording, transcription, and call history search will be available to everyone. 📱🎉
It's really beautiful, and the nice thing is that the call recording feature supports all devices. I thought it was limited to the iPhone 15.
Hi Sultan Mohammed! 😃 You're right, the call recording feature is not exclusive to iPhone 15 only, but is available on all devices running iOS 18.1 and above. 📱💡 This means that your old or new device, as long as it runs the mentioned version, will enjoy this great feature! 🎉
Mobile app version information
Recording calls and transcribing them into written text is one of the features of the iOS 18 update that will be available to everyone, but the function will not be added to iPhones until the iOS 18.1 update. As for text summarization, it is a feature of Apple Intelligence that will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and later, in addition to iPad and Mac devices that operate with M1 processors and later.
Hi Ahmed Fayed, 🙋♂️ So, the call recording and transcription feature will already be available in iOS 18.1 update. As for the text summarization feature, it will be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and later, and iPads and Macs running M1 processors and later. 📱🍏
Excuse me, I have a question!!
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. Will the call recording update include the 14 Pro Max?
Hello dear Abdullah 🙌🏼, Yes, the iOS 18 update will include the call recording feature for all devices that support this update, including the iPhone 14 Pro Max 📱. Get ready for a new experience with Apple! 🚀
The problem with the iPhone is that it is late, and their excuse is that they study things carefully before introducing them into the system... Well, their excuse has become weak now; because most phone companies are ahead of them, and when the iPhone comes, the other companies are busy with other notes.
You are right, but Apple presents the feature in a professional and different way, without a doubt.
wow 🤩