Tags: call recording

Apple’s iOS 26 adds new capabilities to the native call‑recording feature, including automatic transcripts, AI‑generated summaries, Live Translation and tighter integration with the Notes app. The feature, first introduced in iOS 18.1, remains region‑specific; users in supported countries can record calls directly from the Phone app, view recordings in Notes, and access searchable transcripts. Apple also offers options to manage, share or delete recordings, and provides alternatives for regions where the built‑in tool is unavailable. Read more

The Neon Mobile app, which paid users for recordings of their phone calls to sell to artificial‑intelligence firms, has been taken offline after a security flaw allowed anyone to access call recordings, transcripts, phone numbers, and other metadata from any user. The vulnerability was uncovered by a technology outlet using network analysis tools, revealing that the app exposed private conversations without proper safeguards. The founder temporarily removed the app and notified users that additional security measures would be added, but the breach raised serious concerns about privacy, consent, and the future of such data‑monetizing services. Read more

Neon, a free mobile app for iOS and Android, rewards users for recording their outgoing phone calls, offering up to $30 a day for regular calls and a per‑minute rate for calls to other Neon users. The recorded audio is anonymized and sold to AI developers to improve voice assistants. The app has surged in popularity on iOS, ranking among the top free apps, while the Android version has received mixed reviews. Privacy experts warn that the service may run afoul of state consent laws and raise security concerns despite the company’s anonymization promises. Read more