Without any doubt whatsoever, the most notable feature that the Apple Voice Memos app has received in iOS 18 is the “Live Audio Transcription” which allows you to transcribe your audio recording in real-time. Whether you are a vlogger, a student, or a professional, this feature can come in handy in several situations. That said, follow along to learn how to use Live Audio Transcription in Voice Memos in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
Use Live Audio Transcription in Voice Memos App on iPhone & iPad
It’s worth pointing out that the “Live Audio Transcription” feature is not available everywhere. Therefore, make sure that you are living in a country where this new feature is available. Don’t worry, you can easily switch to the United States (where it’s readily available) to get the Live Transcription feature.
- To do so, go to the Settings app on your iPhone -> General -> Language and Region.
- Now, tap Region -> Choose United States.
Transcribe Audio Recording in Real Time in Voice Memos on iPhone and iPad
- Once you have switched to the supported country or region, open the Voice Memos app on your iPhone or iPad.
- After that, hit the Record button.
- Now, drag the handle upward to expand the recording UI.
- Then, tap on the Live Audio Transcription icon aka the Quotation mark at the bottom left corner of the screen to activate it.
- Next, go ahead and record the audio at the desired pace. The live transcription feature will convert your recording into text in real-time. It will highlight the last words so that you can keep track of the transcription with ease.
- While recording the audio, if you want to pause for some time, hit the pause button. To begin the recording, hit the Resume button.
- Once you have recorded the audio, tap on the pause button and make sure to tap on the Done button to finish.
To find out how the Live Audio Transcription feature works in real-time, check out this video:
Manage Live Audio Transcription in the Voice Memos App on iPhone and iPad
Depending on your needs, you can play your audio recording, check your transcription, and even replace it if required.
- To get going, open the Voice Memos app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Now, head over to the recording which audio transcription you would like to manage. Note that if an audio recording has the transcription, you should see the “Live Transcription” icon.
- Next, tap on the “Audio” icon below the recording.
- Then, tap on the Audio Transcription icon at the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Now, you can now replace the transcription. If need be, you can also copy the transcription and save it in a note or share it with anyone. (Alternatively, you can hit the triple-dot icon next to a recording and choose to View or Copy the transcription.)
- In the end, tap on the Done button and that’s all there is to it.
Signing off…
There you have it! From what I have experienced, the Live Audio Transcription works with impressive accuracy. The ability to highlight the last spoken words and the flexibility to replace the transcription further enhance this new add-on. Give it a go and share your thoughts about whether or not it has managed to pass your test as well.
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