1. Open Messages App:
   • Tap on the Messages app icon on your iPhone’s home screen to open it.
2. Select Contact or Group:
   • Tap on an existing conversation or start a new one by selecting a contact or group.
3. Access Voice Message Option:
   • Tap and hold the microphone icon next to the text input field. This icon is located to the right of the text input field in the Messages app.
4. Record Your Message:
   • While holding the microphone icon, speak your message. You’ll see a red record button appear. Release the microphone icon when you finish recording your message.
5. Send Your Voice Message:
   • To send the voice message, tap the arrow icon (right-facing) next to the recorded message. Alternatively, you can swipe up to send the message immediately after recording.
6. Cancel or Re-Record (Optional):
   • If you want to cancel the voice message before sending, slide your finger to the left onto the “Cancel” button. To re-record, slide your finger up to the “Cancel” button to discard the recording and try again.
7. Confirm Sending:
   • Once you tap the arrow icon to send, the voice message will be delivered to the recipient(s) in the conversation.

Additional Tips:

• Listen to a Received Voice Message: Tap the play button next to a received voice message to listen to it.
• Voice Messages in Group Chats: Voice messages can also be sent in group chats following the same steps.

Sending voice messages on iPhone is a convenient way to communicate when you prefer speaking over typing. It’s especially useful for conveying tone and emotion in conversations with friends, family, or colleagues.