Highlighted by reporter, Zachary McAuliffe, iPhone’s lesser-known feature named ‘Voice Isolation’ came into the spotlight post its software update in March 2023. Designed to bolster phone call clarity by muting the background chaos, this feature comes handy both in professional and personal contexts.
The technology relies on artificial intelligence to discern the human voice from other background noises. Its deployment across several iPhone apps, including FaceTime and voice memos, improves its versatility and augments user experience.
Users can easily activate Voice Isolation in Settings under the ‘Voice and Data’ menu, which promises an enhanced calling experience in various scenarios; crowded sidewalks, busy markets, or noisy households being just few of them. This way, it guarantees the talker’s voice is always highlighted.
This invaluable tool is accessible via the Control Center during an active call. Its activation button is located at the top right corner and once this mode is on, it reduces the background noise and accentuates voice clarity automatically in all future calls until manually disabled.
Similarly, this mode can be manually turned off using the same procedure, giving the users control over their call experience based on the environments they’re in.
To enable this feature, the user should make or accept a call, open the Control Center, look for the hearing option (ear symbol), tap on it and choose the Live Listen option from the list of given features.
The activation completes this way, provided the phone is near the sound source for optimum performance.
McAuliffe advises activating Voice Isolation ahead of any call by dialing their number and following the described procedure.
Enhancing call clarity with iPhone’s ‘Voice Isolation’
It could be tested before an important call to doubly ensure its function. Issues, if found, can be solved with help from customer service.
With another feature named Wide Spectrum available in Mic Mode, background noises can be amplified while keeping the user’s voice unaltered. Mostly used in group calls to capture everyone’s voice, this feature presently only works for FaceTime calls.
The inclusion of Wide Spectrum in Mic Mode hints at its possible compatibility with regular calls in future updates. Hence, for better use of their devices, iPhone users are recommended to stay updated with the latest iOS features and updates and revisit past ones.
Regular exploration of the iPhones, understanding of its features, and keeping up with the ecosystem’s constant changes, along with accessing comprehensive guides and following Apple’s official announcements, will provide a seamless user experience.
Lastly, consulting tech blogs and forums for expert advice and user opinions offers a broader perspective on the potential of iOS updates.
