Many users are unaware that it is very easy to record a call on the phone.
Do you have any doubts about one of your friends, your girlfriend or even your work colleagues? Do you have a dispute to resolve over the phone and you think your conversation could be useful in the future? Or do you simply want to keep memories of discussions with your loved ones or transcribe a conversation later? There are now several options for recording a phone call, whether you have an Android phone or an iPhone.
If you have an Android phone, go to the device’s “phone” app and make a call you want to record. Once the person you are talking to picks up, you will find the “record” option available on your phone screen. However, you must ensure that the latter is up to date with at least Android 9 and that the “phone” application is also equipped with the latest version available. The conversations recorded in this way are stored locally on your device and can be found in the same application.
Some Android phones even allow you to automatically record calls from unknown numbers or your phonebook. Go to the settings of your “phone” application and check if the “always save” option is available.
“Nothing” brand phones should also soon benefit from an option directly integrated into their software. In any case, this is what Carl Pei, founder of the brand, announced. The recent Phone (2) and Phone (2a) could therefore soon record telephone conversations, without the knowledge of the person you are talking to.
On iPhone, the handling is more complicated. Apple’s phone does not offer native recording of conversations and therefore requires you to use an external application. There are several on the App Store such as “Call Recorder – Cube ACR” and “TapeACall”, but the latter will require a paid subscription to use.
The other good old method is to have a recording device or a second phone on which you can launch the “recording” application. Please note, however, that the recording of telephone conversations is subject to the jurisdiction of your country. In France, the GDPR requires the consent of all parties participating in a call if you wish to record it.