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.
In this guide, I’ll explore how to send a voice message on iPhone with easy and quick steps.
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Helping Jack How to Send a Voice Message on iPhone
One afternoon, Jack, a friend of mine, struggled to send a voice message on his iPhone. He couldn’t find the option in the Messages app. After showing him, I tapped the microphone icon beside the text field.
Jack smiled as the voice message feature appeared. I explained to him to hold the icon, record, and release when done. Jack quickly sent his first voice message, feeling relieved and impressed with how simple it was.
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.
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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.