There’s a new feature on the newer iPhones some users might not be aware is ready for them to put to the test.
Apple have been launching their latest update, iOS 18.1, which comes with all sorts of new things that might only work for their newer devices.
This new feature is part of the range of things Apple’s AI program Apple Intelligence provides iPhone users who’ve downloaded the update and have a device new enough to take advantage of the snazzy new features.
Got the new update yet? (David Talukdar/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
When you’re on a call with someone you can now record that call at the press of a button and then provide you with a transcript of the resulting conversation.
Writing as someone who often has to transcribe what people have said on the phone, this would seem like quite the handy tool, it would at least eliminate a step involving sticking a person on loudspeaker and having to use my Dictaphone to get a recording.
Apple’s call recording will inform the person on the other end of the line that what they’re saying is going to be noted down, which of course, might cause them to alter what they say if they know their words will live on in more than memory.
It’s certainly for the best that someone you’re calling knows they’re being recorded, because you might otherwise land yourself in quite a bit of trouble if you could just start recording your calls without the other person’s knowledge or consent.
To be on the safe side, it’s best if you just ask the person you’re on the phone with whether you can record the conversation, and only do so if they say yes to it.
It’s worth checking the law where you are to know what you can and can’t do, as depending on your location in the world things might be different.
The new feature will tell the other person you’re recording the call, it’s best to make sure that’s alright with them before you do it. (Getty Stock Photo)
Of course, the transcript you’re getting at the end of the call is probably not going to be perfect. AI software has got better in this regard but will still steer you wrong at times.
There have been concerns over what AI advancements will do for privacy as the program sees more of the data we feed through it, but Apple are confident their AI can withstand it.
The tech giant has even staked money on it.
If you can get the better of Apple Intelligence then you will win a million dollars as they threw down a gauntlet to hackers who believe they can get through their Private Cloud Compute (PCC) technology.
Other prizes are also on offer for those who can get through Apple’s technology and do things the company doesn’t want you doing.
