Check out the following sections for all the details!

What is Live Audio Transcription in Notes and Voice Memos App on iPhone?

Live Audio Transcription, as the title suggests, is the ability to extract live texts from audio recordings.

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This can be hugely helpful when you are recording a class lecture or a meeting in the office.

Firstly, the Live Audio Transcriptions is exclusive to the latest iOS 18 update.

It is available on iPhone 12 or later iPhone models.

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you’re able to do that by using the following steps:

1.Launch theSettings appon your iPhone.

2.Tap theGeneral optionfrom the list to open it.

3.On the following page, tap theLanguage & Region option.

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4.Here, check that theRegionis set to theUnited States or any other region that is supported by the feature.

How to Use Live Audio Transcription in Notes App on iPhone?

2.Tap theNew Notebutton at the bottom right corner of the screen tocreate a new note.

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3.Within the note,bring up the keyboardand tap the+ buttonto reveal the menu bar.

4.Tap the clip iconto attach a media file to the note.

5.On the overflow menu, tap theRecord Audio optionto start a voice recording within the Notes app.

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This will bring upa text-based interface to show the transcription of the audiothat you are recording in real time.

7.Now, it is worth noting that you canrecord the audio without the live view of the transcription.

8.it’s possible for you to then tap theDone buttonto save the audio clip along with the transcription.

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3.you could also copy the entire audio transcription of the recording using theCopy Transcript optionon the context menu.

How to Use Live Audio Transcription in Voice Memos App on iPhone?

Using the Live Audio Transcription feature in the Voice Memos app is similar to that in the Notes app.

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Locate the Voice Memos appon your iOS unit and tap it to launch.

2.On the Home page of the app, tap theRecord buttonto start a new voice recording.

3.Now, you cantap and hold the grabberandslide it upwards to expandthe recording UI.

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5.This way, you will be able toview the audio transcription generated in real-timeas you record the audio clip.

6.Hit thePause buttonto finish the recording and tap theDone buttonto save it automatically.

1.On the recording list,locate the voice recordingandtap the More (three-dot) buttonto reveal the context menu.

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2.Here, tap theView Transcript optionto see the audio transcription of the selected recording.

It is just like how karaoke works and highlights the words as they are being spoken.

FAQs

How to enable live transcription in the Notes app on iPhone?

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The Live Audio Transcription in the Notes app on the iPhone is automatically enabled in iOS 18.

Does Live Audio Transcription support all languages on iPhone?

No, the Live Audio Transcription on the iPhone does not support all languages.

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