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Bieber's Rant Prompts iMessage Audio Button Fix
23 Sep
Summary
- Justin Bieber publicly complained about iMessage's audio button.
- Accidental taps paused music and started unwanted recordings.
- iOS 27 now offers customizable options for the iMessage button.
A persistent annoyance within iMessage, where accidental taps of the audio button could interrupt music playback and start unwanted voice recordings, has reportedly been addressed by Apple. This issue gained significant public attention after pop star Justin Bieber shared his frustration on social media, humorously demanding a fix from the tech giant. Bieber's post highlighted the inconvenience of the button having multiple functions within the same space.
In response, or perhaps coincidentally, Apple has introduced changes in iOS 27 to mitigate this problem. Users can now personalize the appearance and function of the iMessage text input bar's audio button. Options include retaining the original waveform icon, switching to a microphone icon for easier dictation access, or removing the button altogether, providing users with greater control.
