How to Send a Voice Message on iPhone [iOS 16]

Do you want to send voice messages on your iPhone? Whether you want to share a quick update, express feelings that can’t be captured in text, or simply switch up your communication style, voice messages are a great way to stay connected.

Apple has made a welcome change to this in iOS 16, allowing hands-free recording without having to hold the screen while recording. The microphone button in iMessage now serves as a dictation feature for iOS 16, converting speech to text. However, it is still possible to send audio messages.

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In this blog post, I will outline how to send voice messages on iPhone using iMessage and other popular messaging apps. Read on to learn how to add a personal touch to your conversation. Follow the steps below to send voice messages from your iPhone.

What is Voice Message?

A voice message is a short audio recording that can be sent to other people in a conversation. In which the sender, instead of typing text, records their voice and shares the message. This messages offer a more personal and expressive way of communicating compared to traditional text messages.

Benefits

• Time-saving: Quicker than typing, especially for longer messages.
• Expressive: Conveys emotions and tone better than text.
• Hands-free: Allows multitasking or communicating while on the move.
• Clarity: Reduces misunderstandings caused by written language limitations.
• Personal touch: Makes conversations feel more intimate and engaging.

Sending a Voice Message using iMessage

iMessage is a built-in messaging service on iPhones that allows you to send voice messages to other iPhone users. Follow these simple steps to send voice messages on iPhone using iMessage:

• Open the Messages app.
• Select an existing conversation or create a new one by tapping the compose button.
• Press and hold the microphone icon located to the right of the text input field.
• Record your voice message by speaking into your iPhone’s microphone.
• Release the microphone icon when you’re done recording.
• Review your message by pressing the play button.
• If you’re satisfied with your message, tap the upward-pointing arrow to send it. Otherwise, swipe left to delete the recording and start over.

Sending a Voice Message using Voice Memos

Voice Memo is another app that supports voice memos. Follow these steps to send a voice memo from your iPhone:

• On your iPhone, open the Voice Memos app.
• Record your message on your iPhone, then hit the record button again.
• Tap the More button, then tap Share to share the voice memo.
• After selecting Messages, enter your recipient and send the message.

M4A files are created when you use Voice Memos to send a recording. The recipient can use whatever audio player they have to listen to it.

Sending a Voice Message using WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a popular messaging app that also allows you to send voice messages to your contacts. Here’s how:

• Open the WhatsApp app.
• Navigate to the chat of the contact you want to send a message to.
• Press the microphone icon located to the right of the text input field and swipe upwards.
• Record your message by holding the microphone icon.
• Release the microphone icon when you are done recording.
• This message will be automatically sent to you after you release the icon.

Conclusion

Sending voice messages on iPhone is a quick, easy, and convenient way to communicate with friends and family. With iMessage, Voice Memo, and WhatsApp, you can share these messages with just a few taps. Try using voice in your conversations in a more personal and expressive way to stay connected.

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