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Usually, when I interview sources, I set my phone to speaker mode and hold it up so my laptop can record and transcribe the message. With Apple Intelligence, I can record and transcribe calls with a button.
For those worried about privacy, the feature notifies both parties that the call is being recorded. While there are some inconsistencies between the transcriptions and the audio, that’s standard for most recording tools.
The communications tools might not be as flashy as the upcoming image generator or visual intelligence that Apple said will continue rolling out in December and over the course of next year, but they have made my daily iPhone use a little less clunky.
Some analysts have said the AI rollout could be the start of an upgrade cycle for iPhones, something Apple needs as sales slow and competition rises.
With the lowest-priced iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 15 Pro, starting at $899, however, I don’t feel the benefits are enough to make my iPhone 14 Pro Max feel obsolete — yet.