7 Quick Steps to Sending Voice Text Messages on iPhone + iPad

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Record and send audio messages in Messages on your iPhone and iPad
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This wikiHow teaches you how to send a voice message using the Messages app for iPhone and iPad.

Things You Should Know

  • By default, you can record and send voice messages on an iOS device with Messages.
  • Select a conversation that you'd like to send an audio message to.
  • Tap and hold the microphone icon to record your voice and lift your finger when you're done.
  • Tap the paper airplane icon to send the recording.

Steps

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    You’ll usually find it on the home screen.
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    You can send a voice message in a new message or in an existing conversation.
    • Create a new message: Tap the square with a pencil at the top-right corner of the screen, then enter a contact or phone number.
    • Respond to a message: Tap the message to open the conversation.
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    It’s at the bottom-right corner of the typing area. As long as you hold down this button, Messages will continue to record your voice.
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    Two new icons will appear at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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    It’s a circle with a sideways triangle inside. This is optional, but you can do this to hear your message before you send it.
    • If you decide you don’t want to send the message, tap the x next to the recording.
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    It’s the chat bubble with an arrow inside. The message will be delivered to the recipient. The message will appear in the conversation with a play button beside it.
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