Quick audio recordings in messages....

I can see this being a problem

 

This is obviously user error. Why would you put your phone in your pocket unlocked? That function exists exactlt to prevent that sort of problem.

 

its not a user error, I have never locked my phone before putting it in my pocket....whats the purpose of locking it? The lock as designed as a security feature....

this has happened to me alot in the last few days....there needs to be a fix

 

To prevent random controls from being "tapped" while in your pocket.

 

It's meant to be put in standby mode via the lock button when you aren't using it.

 

from the iOS user manual:

 

What about putting it in your pocket unlocked and as you are putting it in or moving your body after putting it in it opens the phone app and dials someone. A couple of more steps but happens to people too. That's a big reason why locking the screen is there essentially.

As for Siri, I wonder if it would activate similarly if the raise to use option is enabled for it.

 

Various other people certainly have. The lock is there for purposes like that. You might have been lucky not to run into that, I completely understand, but it doesn't mean that was the best/right way to do it despite it being more convenient perhaps.

 

I've experienced this too as I just tried. This is a Beta 1 bug that we can expect to be patched up by the general release. I'm sure this is nothing to be completely worried about going forward.

 

So how does the Siri raise to speak feature work in relation to this kind of thing (given that it seems to be quite similar)?

 

Quick audio recordings in messages....

Ok I've sent like 15 audio recordings by accident since updating to iOS 8. Anyone else? Is there anyway to disable this thing? I'm constantly sending them by accident!

 

How are you doing it by accident?

 

It haven't happened to me yet since updating to iOS 8. It also doesn't auto send when you click n hold the record icon, it then requires the user to send after recording

 

Stop being clumsy.

 

to be honest i have no idea how i keep doing it. i think im putting the phone in my pocket with the messages screen up or something. the messages im sending are like 4 minutes long. i dont get how it keeps happening.

 

Lock (as in turn off) the screen when you are done?

 

Lock your phones screen?

Are you also sending pics and videos on accident?

 

No just audio. I don't even know I'm recording then I goto reply to a text and it sends a 4 min recording

 

Sorry for asking a tangential question, but what happens if you send an audio or video recording to someone on iOS 7 or earlier?

 

They get nothing. I tried sending an audio recording to my friend on 7.1.1 to see what would happen, and it just showed the three dots indicating that I was typing.

 

Okay, thanks for letting me know. Can see this being a possible source of confusion once iOS 8 is released to the general public. I have a few contacts who never update their devices -- it's going to be interesting trying to keep in my mind who is on 8 and who isn't!