How to Record Calls on an iPhone
You want to record a call on
your smartphone. Maybe it's an interview for work, a customer service
call, or a conversation with a loved one. On Android, there are few
limitations (and many of the tips below also work for Android phones).digital telephone call recorder
Things get tricky when you want to record a call while using an iPhone.
You would think there'd be app for that, but Apple doesn't allow third-party apps access to the microphone and the integrated Phone app directly. However, there are tricks within some apps and services to get around that limitation that can make you a mobile wire-tapping master.
Before you push record, be sure to tell the person on the other end of the line you're recording; depending on your location, you may be breaking a law if you don't. Some US states—like New York and even the feds—only require one-party consent, which means you can record without telling the other person or persons. In California, all parties must know they're being recorded—even if the recorder is out of state. Under federal law, one-party consent is okay, but only if you're part of the convo; otherwise that's considered eavesdropping.
None of these
laws are as cut and dried as they seem (Nevada's one-party consent has
been viewed by the courts as an all-party consent). Play it safe: get
permission on any recorded call. "Forgiveness" could get litigious and
costly, and even lead to criminal charges. If you're nervous, don't
record at all. The folks at Rev did a deep-dive into the laws to help
drive that advice home.
If you haven't used that free Google Voice
account in a while, check it out. It provides free voice mail, a free
phone number, call-around service (it'll ring as many IRL phones as you
want it to until you answer), and yes, even conversation recording on
incoming calls. While it's possible to make an outbound call using the
Google Voice app on your iPhone, you can't record them with Google
Voice.
