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Live Voicemail in iOS 18 Dev beta2 min read Last Updated : Jun 14 2024 | 1:11 PM IST
With iOS 18, Apple could extend its Live Voicemail
feature with text transcription to more regions, including India
This feature, initially introduced with iOS 17, allows users to divert voice calls to voicemail within the iPhone's Phone app
The "Live" aspect of the feature pertains to real-time message transcription, which appears on the display
Previously available only in the United States and Canada, Live Voicemail can now be experienced in the iOS 18 developer beta in India.How
Live Voicemail works
When Live Voicemail is enabled, the iPhone answers an incoming call and prompts the caller to leave a voicemail
On the receiver's end, the feature displays the ongoing voicemail recording alongside real-time text transcription
The receiver has the option to answer the call while the voicemail is being recorded
Live Voicemail without ringing.
Missed voicemails appear in a list of messages within the Phone app
The user can replay or delete these voicemails without listening to them
Currently, the feature operates exclusively in English, but it supports voicemails even if the caller is not using an iPhone.How to enable
Live Voicemail
To enable the Live Voicemail feature on an iPhone, follow these steps:
Open the Phone app and tap on the Voicemail
option at the bottom right of the display.
Tap on "Set Up Now" and create a voicemail password.
Select a voicemail greeting, either
the default message or a custom recording.
Once voicemail is set up, go to Settings > Phone > Live Voicemail and enable the feature.First
Published: Jun 14 2024 | 1:11 PMIST
