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Voice messages let you communicate naturally when typing feels too slow or impersonal. On iPhone, you can send voice messages through iMessage with a simple press-and-hold gesture. Talk2Memo can transcribe any voice message or audio recording into searchable text.
How to send a voice message in iMessage
Open Messages and start a conversation
Press and hold the microphone icon next to the text field
Speak your message, then release to send
Swipe up to lock the recording so you can record hands-free
Tap the X to cancel or the arrow to send
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