How to reduce background noise during calls on iPhone

Gadgets Now Bureau / Updated: Mar 28, 2023, 08:00PM IST

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How to reduce background noise during calls on iPhone

Apple has just rolled out an iOS 16.4 update for iPhones. The update brings several new features, changes, bug fixes and more including the new Voice Isolation feature for cellular calls. The feature was first launched with iOS 15 and at the time it was only meant for FaceTime and select third-party apps. With iOS 16.4, the feature is now available for cellular calls as well.

For those unaware, the Voice Isolation feature focuses on voice and suppresses background noise to offer better calling experience in noisy environments.

If you looking to enable the feature and give it a try, here are the steps you need to follow:
Pre-requisites
An iPhone running iOS 16.4 or newer
An active SIM with calling feature

How to update iPhone to iOS 16.4
Open Settings on your iPhone. Then, tap on General and scroll down. Tap on the Software update option and check for the latest update. Once the update is available hit the Download button. Wait for the update process to complete. Also, make sure to take complete backup of the phone before proceeding with the update process along with enough battery and storage space.

Steps to enable Voice Isolation for cellular calls on iPhone

steps

Open Phone app on your iPhone

Make a call to someone

Once on the call, open Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner (on iPhones with no Touch ID) and swipe up from the button (on iPhones with Touch ID).

Tap on Mic option and choose Voice Isolation option

After this, the Voice Isolation feature will be enabled for calls and the iPhone will automatically start prioritising voice over ambient sound.

To turn it off, follow the steps mentioned above and choose the Standard option instead of Voice Isolation.