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iOS 27 finally lets you hide the Audio button in Messages—here’s how
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Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explains how iOS 27 introduces new customization options for the microphone button in the Messages app that many users accidentally trigger.
Users can now choose between ‘Record Audio’, ‘Start Dictation’, or ‘None’ by navigating to Settings > Apps > Messages > Show in Text Field.
In iOS 27, Apple allows you to decide whether that button activates Dictation or Audio Messages, or turn it off entirely.
FoundryIf you turn off this button, you can still use Dictation by tapping the microphone button on the keyboard.
If you want to send an Audio message, tap the (+) button on the left of the text entry field and select Audio.