Find out which setting to turn off if you play a recorded video on your iPhone and notice that the sound is not right and seems to get low or uneven.

iOS 26 has a new Audio Zoom feature that focuses the sound on the subject when you zoom in while recording. So, for instance, if you’re taking a video of your child’s birthday party with several people, and then zoom in on the video feed, you’ll later notice during playback that the audio of that zoomed section seems different from the rest of the video.

Now, depending on who you ask, this can be a great feature or something you want to turn off straightaway after recording your first video with it, which, by the way, is enabled by default.

In case you’re in the latter camp, keep reading to turn it off.

Disable Audio Zoom on iPhone to restore normal sound in video recordings

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone running the latest version of iOS 26.
2. Tap Camera.
3. Tap Record Sound.
4. Turn off Audio Zoom.

Now, record a video in the Camera app and zoom in. Then play the recorded video, and you’ll notice the audio sounds normal without any software trickery.

Other tips to fix the video recording sound

In case the audio still seems muffled or uneven, go through these additional tips:

• Use a soft, dry brush to clean all microphone grills on your iPhone. You’ll find them at the bottom next to the speakers, in the top earpiece, as well as near the rear cameras.
• Record after disconnecting AirPods or other wireless/wired earphones, so the onboard iPhone microphones are used to capture the audio. But if you have a high-quality external microphone, you can use that to get even better audio. Make sure that the external microphone is clean and working properly.
• Restart your iPhone.
• Remove the iPhone case or lamination if it partially or fully blocks any of the microphone grills.
• Return to iPhone Settings > Camera > Record Sound and make sure Stereo is selected.

Also, check out: How to improve low-light video recording on iPhone or iPad

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2026/05/13/fix-video-recording-audio-iphone/

Apple just dropped a fresh round of updates for its less headline-grabbing platforms: tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and HomePod software 26.5. If you’re hoping for flashy new features, you might want to temper your expectations — this one is all about refinement.

According to Apple’s release notes, these updates contain “performance and stability improvements.” That’s code for: no major user-facing changes. The 26.5 betas have been out for over a month, and even the most dedicated testers haven’t uncovered significant additions. Apple is clearly saving its creative energy for the next major cycle.

Even without new bells and whistles, these releases are worth installing. Minor updates like this often include important security patches, bug fixes, and under-the-hood optimizations that keep your devices running smoothly — especially critical for always-on hardware like Apple TV and HomePod.

• owners get a more stable experience for streaming, gaming, and AirPlay.

• users benefit from better reliability in what remains Apple’s most ambitious (and demanding) platform.

• and users should see improved audio performance, Siri responsiveness, and smart home stability.

Apple continues to stress the importance of keeping all your devices updated for the best security and compatibility across the ecosystem.

The real excitement is already building for tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and the next HomePod update. Apple will unveil those features at WWDC 2026 next month (starting June 8th). If history is any guide, we’ll see bigger leaps in Apple Intelligence integration, spatial computing, and smarter home entertainment experiences.
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Today’s 26.5 updates are the software equivalent of a mid-season tune-up—nothing revolutionary, but essential maintenance that keeps the machine running at peak performance. Go ahead and update when you’re prompted.

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Source link: https://macdailynews.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-tvos-26-5-visionos-26-5-and-homepod-26-5/