iOS 18adds theincredibly useful features, including the ability to transcribe audio recordings. Using the Notes app, iPhone users can record audio and have it transcribed without having the manually transcribe it themselves or use a third-party app.
As someone who frequently records audio during meetings and especially for interviews on my iPhone, audio transcriptions have been a long-requested feature of mine. With iOS 18 and the Notes app, iPhone users (alongside myself) can save time and extra steps in having audio transcribed accurately.Apple Intelligence will also be adding featuresdown the road.
iPhone’s audio transcriptions via Notes are available on all iOS 18-enabled devices from iPhone 12 and later. Here’s how.
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How to record audio using Notes
Notes can be a great method to record audio during your next team meeting
Gone are the days when Notes was strictly an app for text. The Notes app supports full voice notes and audio recordings, similar to the Voice Memos app. Using a few easy steps, you’re able to begin recording audio. Using the new notes feature, you can record a personal reminder for yourself throughout the day. Voice notes can also be used to capture audio from members during a meeting or interview.
To record audio in Notes:
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Once properly done, you’ll see the audio timeline begin with the soundwaves on the screen reflecting the audio in real-time. Again, similar to the Voice Memos app, you will also see the time duration of the recording on screen alongside playback options. Once concluded, the audio recording, the date, and the duration of the recording will be listed in the Notes app.
Does my iPhone support iOS 18?
Some features are tied to newer hardware.
How to transcribe audio using Notes
After a few extra steps, you can see your audio transcribed in real time
Having your audio transcribed within the Notes app is virtually effortless once you begin recording audio. As soon as the Notes app registers a speaker, audio is transcribed in real time. This is reflected within the app as audio is being recorded. Transcriptions can then be added to the note afterwards as well.
Follow these steps to add transcriptions to your voice notes:
Updates for Notes' audio transcriptions
Apple Intelligence will bring additive improvements to this feature
Voice notes and audio transcriptions are already in great working order. However, Apple is already confirmed to be enhancing the experience in the coming months. This December, Apple is launching itsApple Intelligence AI platform for the iPhone. iOS 18 will be able to use Apple Intelligence to generate transcription summaries automatically. This will take key moments and topics from a recording and provide easy-to-read bullet points.
Integrating additional languages could come as a part of future software updates in the coming months.
Currently, transcription in Notes only supports the English language. While a timeline is unconfirmed, Apple will likely introduce additional languages over time. Integrating additional languages could come as a part of future software updates in the coming months.
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