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Apple’s recent iOS updates are revolutionizing the quality of phone conversations by introducing features that are expected to enhance the iPhone communication experience.
Voice Isolation, introduced in iOS 16.4, reduces background noise to make talks more audible. People who have regular social or professional encounters with their friends and family will find the innovation to be a game-changer.
For a more focused and high-quality conversation, iOS 16.4 included Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum of regular phone conversations, building on capabilities introduced in iOS 15. The October update to iOS 18.1 refines these functions even more, leading to even better call quality.
When you turn on Voice Isolation, any ambient noise will be muted, allowing just your voice to carry the discussion. This function allows for more polished and clear communication, whether you’re chatting with friends or on a business call.
How to Activate Voice Isolation?
Activating Voice Isolation is easy. Just follow these steps during an active call:
- Open the Phone app.
- To open the Control Center, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
- Tap “Phone Controls” at the top.
- Choose Voice Isolation. Once engaged, Voice Isolation stays active for all subsequent calls unless you explicitly disable it.
To deactivate, repeat the process and choose Standard in Phone Controls to return to the default microphone settings.
In addition to Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum is another feature Apple introduced for FaceTime calls. Ambient noise may be amplified without affecting your speech when using headphones with a wide spectrum. This is extremely beneficial during a group contact, as it ensures that all participants’ voices are audible.
The inclusion of Wide Spectrum in the Phone Controls suggests that Apple may extend its functionality to standard phone conversations in future releases, as it is currently exclusively available for FaceTime.
Apple’s software releases have consistently prioritized enhancements to the user experience and call quality. iPhone users can anticipate enhanced call quality and efficacy as a result of the potential for Wide Spectrum and Voice Isolation.
