How I Send Voice Messages on My iPhone in Seconds

I used to type long messages, but it felt slow and dull. Sometimes, my words didn’t capture what I really wanted to say. Then I found out I could send voice messages on my iPhone. It changed everything. Instead of typing, I could just talk.

My friends could hear my tone, my laughter, and even my excitement. It made conversations feel real, almost like a call but without the pressure of replying instantly.

Now, I use voice messages all the time—whether to send quick updates, share a joke, or just avoid texting when I’m on the go.

How I Turned On Voice Messages on My iPhone

I didn’t want to type long messages anymore. Sending voice messages made everything easier.

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Scroll down and tap Messages.
• Find Audio Messages and make sure it’s switched on.

That’s it! Now I can send voice messages anytime without any extra setup.

Sending Voice Messages in iOS 17: My Simple Guide

I love sending quick voice messages. It’s faster than typing and feels more personal.

• Open the Messages app.
• Tap on a chat or start a new one.
• Tap the ‘+’ icon next to the text box.
• Select Audio from the options.
• Press and hold the Record button to start speaking.
• Tap Stop when you’re done.
• Hit Send to share it instantly.

Now, I send voice messages all the time. It makes chatting so much easier!

Sharing Voice Recordings via Text: My Go-To Method

Sometimes, I need to send a longer message. I use Voice Memos instead.

• Open the Voice Memos app.
• Tap the Record button and start speaking.
• Tap Stop when you’re done.
• Find your recording and tap the three dots.
• Select Share from the menu.
• Choose Messages and pick a contact.

That’s it! Now I can send clear voice recordings without any hassle.

What I Did When My Voice Messages Disappeared

I once sent a voice message, and it vanished. Turns out, there’s a fix.

• Open Settings on my iPhone.
• Scroll down and tap Messages.
• Look under Audio Messages for the Expire setting.
• Change it from After 2 Minutes to Never.

Now, my voice messages stay in chats until I delete them myself.

Automatically Saving Voice Messages: My Simple Setup

I didn’t want my voice messages to disappear automatically. So I changed one setting.

• Open Settings and tap Messages.
• Scroll to Audio Messages.
• Toggle off Expire or set it to Never.

Now, my voice messages don’t vanish after two minutes.

Turning Off Audio Messages: My Quick Fix

I kept sending voice messages by accident. Here’s how I stopped that.

• Open Settings on my iPhone.
• Tap Messages from the list.
• Scroll down to Audio Messages.
• Toggle off Raise to Listen to avoid accidental recordings.

Now, I don’t have to worry about sending random audio messages anymore.

Sending Voice Messages to My Android Friends

Not everyone has an iPhone. When I need to send voice messages to Android users, I do this.

• Open the Voice Memos app.
• Tap Record and start speaking.
• Press Stop when I’m done.
• Tap the three dots next to my recording.
• Select Share from the options.
• Choose Email or a messaging app like WhatsApp to send it.

This way, I can still send voice messages, even if my friend isn’t on iMessage.