How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone with iOS 26

Sending Voice Messages on iOS 26

• 💡 To send a voice message on iPhone running iOS 26, first open the Messages app.
• 🎯 You can either open an existing conversation or start a new one by typing in a contact or number.

Recording and Sending Audio

• 🎙️ Within a conversation, tap the plus icon to reveal more options, including the audio recording feature.
• 🔊 Tap the audio option to begin recording your voice message. Be aware that the top microphone on your iPhone might be better for recording than the bottom one, depending on the device.
• ⏸️ Once you are finished recording, tap stop.
• ▶️ You have the option to play the message back before sending it to ensure it sounds as intended.
• ➕ You can also add more audio to the existing message by tapping the plus button again.
• 🗑️ If you decide not to send the message, you can delete it.
• ✅ Finally, tap send to deliver your voice message.