SK Telecom to unveil call recording service for iPhones

SK Telecom's A dot service logo [SK TELECOM]

Korea's iPhone users will soon be able to record their calls through SK Telecom’s AI service app.

Users pointed to the inability to record calls as a disadvantage to using iPhones in Korea, whereas Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy series supports the function without additional apps.

Korea’s biggest mobile carrier SK Telecom will begin a recording service on its AI-related app, A dot, in time for the iPhone 15’s launch in Korea, expected in October, according to local reports.

“The app has been providing call recording and call summary functions to Android users, and we are working to provide the same services to iOS users as well,” an SK Telecom spokesman said.

Apple doesn't have a call recording function on its iPhones due to privacy concerns. Users have relied on third-party apps or external accessories to record their calls.

SK Telecom's A dot app also offers call summary functions for Android users, where the app automatically provides a bullet-point summary of the call.

A dot's FAQ (frequently asked questions) page reads, “The [call summary] function is currently unavailable on iPhones. It is expected to launch soon on iPhones as well, so look forward to it!”

Apple Korea has not officially commented on the issue.

BY JIN EUN-SOO [jin.eunsoo@joongang.co.kr]