Voice messaging has become very common when we communicate with our friends or business associates. Whether you wish to explain a thing in detail or want to send a short instruction, an audio message is perfect.
With Apple’s recent iOS 16 update, some users have experienced unexpected issues with voice messaging on iMessage. If you are facing a similar problem, you are not the only one having problems with this feature.
In this article, I will provide some helpful advice and tricks to help you troubleshoot and fix the issue so you can resume enjoying seamless communication once more. So, let’s get started and explore how voice messaging on iMessage works flawlessly on iOS 16.
Note: I would like to emphasize that this article does not cover the voice-to-text dictation feature. Instead, it focuses on how to properly use voice messages on iMessage in iOS 16 and how to resolve any issues that may arise.
Apple Has Modified How We Send Voice Messages in iOS 16
What does this mean for voice messaging users?
Many users have reported that they cannot use the voice message function on iOS 16 even after tapping on the “microphone” icon in iMessage.
Apple has altered the voice message option with iOS 16; now the microphone icon in the text field is actually a voice-to-text (voice typing) button.
You will find this audio messaging option in your app drawer alongside Memoji, Photos, Digital Touch, and Store options.
To record, tap on the “Audio” option icon, and a new menu with a microphone instead of a keypad will appear. Pressing the red microphone button will launch recording mode.
Once a voice message has been recorded, you can listen to it and then hit the blue arrow icon in the text field to send it on iOS 16.
For a comprehensive guide on sending voice messages in iOS 16, check out how to send a voice message in iOS 16.
Learn How to Fix Issues with Voice Messages on iOS 16
Some users are experiencing the “Cannot Send Audio Message at This Time” error on their iPhones.
If you have tried out the new audio message option in iMessage but are having trouble making it work correctly, here are some solutions that may help solve the problem.
1. Restart Your iPhone
The initial step to fixing any iPhone issue is to restart your device. Press and hold down on the power button until a “slide to power off” option appears; swipe right to turn off your phone; wait a few seconds before turning it back on; this can help refresh its system and potentially resolve any temporary glitches.
2. Check Your Cellular/Wi-Fi Connection
Another thing that might be causing such an error is a non-stable internet connection. So, make sure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
Sometimes, a weak or unstable internet connection can interfere with sending audio messages on iMessage.
3. Force Close and Relaunch the Message App
If the issue persists, try closing and relaunching the messaging app. Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen, and then swipe up on the app to close it.
Wait a few seconds before trying again to see if that has resolved the problem.
4. Check iMessage Settings to Make Sure Everything Is Set Correctly
Verify your iMessage settings are correct by going to Settings, then Messages. Make sure the toggle switch for iMessage is turned on and the send as SMS or MMS messaging options are enabled as well.
5. Upgrade to the Latest iOS Version If Necessary
Verify your iPhone is running the latest iOS version by checking for updates in Settings => General => Software Update.
If a new update is available, download and install it to see if that fixes the issue.
6. Record with the Voice Memo App and send via iMessage
If none of the above solutions has worked for you, try recording your message on Voice Memo and sending it via iMessage.
Simply open the app, record your audio message, tap “Share,” select iMessage as your preferred delivery method, and send away.
Thus, now you know how to use the audio message in iMessage on iOS 16 and how to fix it if it is not working properly. If you like our content and found value in it, kindly share it with others.
