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Phone calls sound like crap. They sound better than they used to, but if you need to rely on a special alphabet system for separating B’s from D’s, it’s not looking great. A new iPhone feature aims to tackle this problem by boosting your voice and reducing background sounds. You just need to know where to find it.
As reported by 9to5Mac, Apple is adding Voice Isolation mode to phone calls as part of iOS 16.4. According to Apple, Voice Isolation mode “prioritizes your voice and blocks out ambient noise around you,” a simple solution to clearer audio during phone calls.
This feature isn’t necessarily new to iOS. Apple included it as part of iOS 15 back in 2021, as well as an inverse “Wide Spectrum” option which amplifies background sounds. Those features were only available for FaceTime audio and video calls. Even now, there’s no Wide Spectrum option for phone calls—only Voice Isolation.
As of this article, the 16.4 update isn’t out yet, but there is a public beta available for anyone interested to try. Of course, you need to know the risks before installing beta software to your personal device. While we don’t hear about Apple betas going belly up very option, installing any unfinished software on your device could result in unpredictable bugs and issues. If you need to remove the beta and install the regular build on your device, you could lose any data not backed up to a proper source ahead of time.
If you’re interested, however, you can install the iOS 16.4 beta by enrolling your iPhone in the Apple beta program here.
How to enable Voice Isolation mode on iOS 16.4
To use Voice Isolation on your next phone call (assuming you’re running iOS 16.4 or newer), start by calling someone. Then, open Control Center, tap “Mic Mode,” then choose “Voice Isolation.” That’s it! Your iPhone will focus on your voice, and make you sound better than ever.
