As an iOS developer, you know how important it is to capture and analyze calls in order to improve your app’s performance. But with the release of iOS 18, it can be a bit more challenging to record calls on your device.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, there are a few things you should know. First and foremost, it is important to note that recording calls on iOS 18 requires permission from the user. You will need to add a notification prompt to your app to ask the user if they want to allow call recording.
Additionally, you will need to obtain a valid recording license from Apple in order to legally record calls on iOS devices.
Steps to Record Calls on iOS 18
Now that we have covered the prerequisites, let’s dive into the steps of recording calls on iOS 18.
Step 1: Add a Recording Permission Request
The first step in recording calls on iOS 18 is to add a recording permission request to your app. You can do this by adding a notification prompt to your app that asks the user if they want to allow call recording.
swift
if let alert = UIAlertController(title: "Allow Call Recording", message: "Do you want to allow call recording?", preferredStyle: .alert) {
alert.addAction(UIAlertAction(title: "Yes", style: .default, handler: { (action) in
// code to obtain recording license from Apple
}))
alert.addAction(UIAlertAction(title: "No", style: .cancel, handler: nil))
self.present(alert, animated: true, completion: nil)}
Step 2: Obtain a Recording License from Apple
Once the user has granted permission to record calls, you will need to obtain a valid recording license from Apple in order to legally record calls on iOS devices. Apple provides a recording license API that allows developers to obtain and manage recording licenses for their apps.
swift
let recordingLicenseManager = AVAudioSession.sharedInstance().licenseProvider
let licenseStatus = recordingLicenseManager.requestRecordingPermission()
switch licenseStatus {
case .authorized:
// code to start recording calls
case .denied:
print("Recording permission denied")
case .error:
print("Error requesting recording permission: (licenseStatus?.localizedDescription ?? "Unknown error")")
}
Step 3: Start Recording Calls
Now that you have obtained a valid recording license, you can start recording calls on iOS 18. There are a few different ways to do this, but one of the most common methods is to use the AVAudioSession class.
swift
let recordingSession = AVAudioSession.sharedInstance()
if let configuration = AVAudioSession.Configuration(for: .record) {
recordingSession.setCategory(.duckOccluded, mode: .default, options: [])
recordingSession.configureAndStart(configuration)
} else {
print("Error configuring recording session")
}
Step 4: Stop Recording Calls
When you are finished recording calls, you will need to stop the recording process so that it does not continue indefinitely. There are a few different ways to do this, but one of the most common methods is to use the AVAudioSession class.
swift
let recordingSession = AVAudioSession.sharedInstance()
if let configuration = AVAudioSession.Configuration(for: .record) {
recordingSession.stopAudioInput(configuration, reason: nil)
} else {
print("Error stopping recording session")
}
FAQs
Here are a few frequently asked questions about recording calls on iOS 18:
1. Can I record calls on all devices?
No, not all devices support call recording. You will need to check the device’s capabilities before attempting to record calls.
2. Do I need to obtain permission from the user to record calls?
Yes, you will need to obtain permission from the user in order to legally record calls on iOS devices.
3. Is there a limit to how many calls I can record at once?
No, there is no limit to how many calls you can record at once on iOS devices. However, keep in mind that recording too many calls at once could negatively impact the device’s performance.
4. Can I store recorded calls locally on the device?
Yes, you can store recorded calls locally on the device using the AVFoundation framework.
5. Can I share recorded calls with other developers?
No, it is not legal to share recorded calls without the user’s consent.
Summary
Recording calls on iOS 18 can be a bit more challenging than in previous versions of the operating system, but by following these steps and obtaining the necessary permissions and licenses, you can continue to optimize your app’s performance. Remember to always respect the user’s privacy and obtain their consent before recording any calls. With these tips in mind, you should be well on your way to successfully recording calls on iOS 18.