6. When you're ready to begin recording, click on "Record." Need inspiration for your message? Here are a few ideas: "Hi. You've reached [Name]. I cannot come to the phone right now.
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Once you have your new iPhone in hand and you are learning how to use it, one of the first things you may want to do is record a voicemail greeting. You have the option of using a default one that tells the person what number they have called, but you may elect for a more personal option.
Of the many things your phone can do, automatically recording a phone call is not one of them. Perhaps not including that feature is a security precaution for phone makers; it could be a potential liability issue. Regardless, from time to time, documenting a call is a useful thing to do, whether you’re conducting a phone interview or cataloging a customer service call.