The iPhone offers several Mic Modes when making a phone call or speaking on FaceTime. Voice Isolation delivers enhanced voice volume using machine learning and the built in microphone to cut back on ambient noise. Background sounds are reduced by this filter, improving voice clarity for clearer calls.
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Apple has added Voice Isolation mode to cellular phone calls with iOS 16.4. This means iPhone owners can use this custom Mic Mode in apps such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and now phone calls. Voice Isolation can help eliminate ambient background noise, bringing more emphasis and clarity to words spoken in the foreground. The sound effect can be toggled on or off when in an active call.
There are three different Mic Modes that change how the iPhone microphone picks up ambient sound. These settings can be helpful during FaceTime or cellular phone calls to improve audio. Mic Mode can be selected using the Control Center while on a call or when talking via apps such as WhatsApp.
Apple first introduced incoming call banners with iOS 14. When the iPhone is unlocked and a FaceTime or voice call arrives, the banner is designed to be less obtrusive. Instead of interrupting whatever app is in use on the screen, the banner notifies of an incoming call without blocking everything.
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It's easy to forget that the iPhone actually makes phone calls. There are many ways to initiate a phone call, such as launching the Phone app or asking Siri to ring a contact. Now thanks to Shortcuts, iPhone users can even put a contact directly on the Home Screen. Once set up, a single tap on this icon starts a phone call. The shortcut can even be set up to initiate a FaceTime call.
Several frequently called contacts can be added to the Home Screen in this manner. Of course, if you no longer need a person's contact on the iPhone Home Screen, it can easily be removed.
