Voice memos

Can it please be explained why the voice memo layers is exclusive to iPhone 16 pro models?

I was told by apple support that if it was possible on older models Apple would have implemented it.

This type of functionality has been in technology for tens of years and has a proven track record of being implemented across so many different platforms and even apps in Apples on App Store. So that response from apple support is just rubbish to be honest. Even if the response is “so we can sell the iPhone 16 pro“ then so be it. ive noticed Apple locking software features to new devices lately and it’s genuinely making me think about buying my first even android phone.. because I really don’t support these kind of scummy tactics.

many thanks,

Well first of all it’s not out yet, I’m assuming its gonna be on 18.2 but I can’t find anything about it. also I think the feature actually has something to do with the iPhone 16 pro’s “4 studio mics” they were bragging about. it probably uses some forms of phase cancelation from the multiple microphones. It’s a really cool feature and I really can’t recall anything that does it the way they’re advertising it. An isolated multitrack without the need for headphones. crazy!

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