If you’ve ever found yourself jamming out to your favorite playlist only to have the music cut off the moment you hit record on your iPhone’s camera, Apple has some good news for you.
With the latest iOS 18 beta, the tech giant has introduced a feature that allows you to keep your audio playing while you’re recording videos or taking photos. This long-awaited update is sure to get Apple enthusiasts like you very excited.
Previously, if you wanted to capture a video while keeping your music playing, you had to use a bit of a workaround like using the Photo mode “shortcut.”
The new feature can be activated by navigating to Settings > Camera > Record Sound, then turning on Allow Audio Playback. This means you no longer need to rely on the Photo mode “shortcut” to achieve this.
Simply put, your tunes from Apple Music, YouTube, or any other audio source will continue to serenade you as you shoot your videos.
This is an amazing breakthrough, and I’ve been waiting for it for years. I’m thrilled about the practicality of this new capability.
Now, I can use music to capture my baby’s attention while recording, and this feature will allow me to manage both tasks seamlessly with the same device.
I’ll finally be able to keep the original audio quality using the native camera app rather than resorting to third-party solutions.
It’s worth noting that this feature is currently exclusive to iPhones and isn’t available on iPadOS 18.1. This inconsistency highlights a common theme with Apple’s updates—features can sometimes vary between devices, leaving some users waiting for their turn at the new functionality.
Overall, Apple’s latest update is a welcome enhancement for anyone who enjoys multitasking with their media and video recording.
The ability to keep your soundtrack rolling while capturing moments on video is a small change that’s making a big impact.
If you’re in the iOS 18 beta, it might be time to put this feature to the test and enjoy a seamless recording experience.
