Apple iOS 18.1: The Ethics Of Recording Cell Phone Calls

In fall 2024, Apple introduced a groundbreaking feature of iOS 18.1 that simplifies call and FaceTime video call recording while prioritizing user privacy and convenience. You can now record any telephone or FaceTime call and automatically have the transcript and recording stored in your Notes App on your cell phone.¹ Does it comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers and/or client use? That is always the question for lawyers or clients who want to use any new technology, especially new artificial intelligence tools. Here's the detailed overview of how this innovative functionality works, whether you can use it as a lawyer during a client representation, and how you should counsel your clients on their use of the new technology.²