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Nothing is rolling out a call recording feature for select models of the Nothing Phone (3 series) via the Essential Space app, accessible through a physical button or notification, but only in certain countries including the UK, India, Japan, and others, with an automatic server-side update starting today.
Apple has expanded its native call recording features with iOS 26, allowing users to record calls, generate transcripts, and receive summaries, but availability depends on region and legal consent is required. If unavailable, alternatives like Rev Call Recorder, Google Voice, or external recorders can be used.
Neon, an app that paid users to record calls for AI training, was quickly popular but was taken down after a security flaw exposed sensitive user data, prompting an ongoing security audit and server patching.
Google is testing the reintroduction of Call Recording on some Pixel devices in select regions like the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, with availability limited to Pixel 6 and newer models. The feature appears in the Phone app settings and can be activated automatically or manually during calls, with the rollout still in progress.
Neon, a popular social app on the Apple App Store, pays users to record their calls and sells the audio data to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns despite its legality. The app's broad data license and potential for misuse highlight ongoing issues with user privacy in the age of AI and data monetization.
Samsung's One UI 7.0 beta update for the Galaxy S24 series in the USA introduces a call recording feature called Call Transcripts. This feature allows users to manually record calls, with both parties being notified, and provides an audio file and AI-generated transcription in over 20 languages. Similar features have been introduced by Google and Apple on their devices. The feature is expected to be included in the stable One UI 7.0 release next year.
The Magmo Pro Voice Recorder is a new MagSafe accessory that allows iPhone users to easily and conveniently record phone calls. It attaches to the back of iPhone 12 or newer models and can be configured to automatically record calls or manually select which ones to record. The accompanying app allows users to manage recordings and access AI-generated transcriptions. The device is thin, lightweight, and offers eight hours of recording on a full charge. While it comes with a price tag of $129, there are no additional subscription fees required for its functionality.
Truecaller has reintroduced call recording for premium users on both iOS and Android. The company is getting around restrictions on both operating systems by calling a dedicated recording line. The recordings and transcripts will be stored on the device, and Truecaller won't store any data in the cloud. Truecaller is also exploring ways to notify users if an AI is on the other end of the call. The company has more than 350 million users globally, with India being its biggest market with 100 million users.