Behold, dear iPhone aficionados, the vexation that befalls us when the melodious strains abruptly cease upon entering the realm of Video mode within the Camera app. Such an annoyance, especially when ensconced in the company of an external speaker or amidst the embrace of CarPlay. Fortune smiles upon us, for Apple, in its infinite wisdom, bestows a small yet mighty change with the advent of iOS 18, a change that shall greatly benefit those who find solace in capturing videos upon their cherished iPhone.
In the tapestry of the latest iOS 18 lies a feature within the hallowed halls of the Camera app Settings. A feature that grants you the power to decide whether the audio shall pause or persist when you embark upon the journey of recording in Video mode.
In bygone iterations of iOS, a clandestine trick lay hidden, offering seamless recording possibilities. Alas, its downfall was the compromise on video quality, an unacceptable trade-off when compared to the prowess of the dedicated Video mode. Fear not, for iOS 18 now permits you to govern the audio playback within the sanctum of the Video mode, rendering such past trials naught but a distant memory.
How might one enable the feature of audio playback within the realm of iOS 18, you ask? It is but a simple task, my friends. Venture forth into the labyrinth of the Settings app, where the Camera section awaits. Therein lies the key – tap upon ‘Record Sound’ and ensure that the toggle of ‘Allow Audio Playback’ gleams with the radiance of activation.
When thus enabled, your iPhone shall no longer deem it fit to halt the songs of yore when capturing the visual tales of today. Apple decrees that the audio, coursing through the vessel of your iPhone’s speaker, shall be captured in the singular reverberations of mono.
And lo, such is the path to allowing audio playback whilst capturing videos upon your cherished iPhone. At this juncture, iOS 18 graces us with its presence in the Beta form, with the promise of a stable version looming on the horizon come September, alongside the unveiling of new iPhones. This latest iteration of iOS 18 shall bestow upon us a plethora of wonders – a reimagined Control Center, the promise of customizable lock and home screens, a redesigned Photos app, and more. Furthermore, for those fortunate enough to hold dear an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, the bounty of Apple Intelligence features shall soon be within their grasp.
