Saturday, 4 October 2014

How to edit expiration settings for audio messages in iOS 8


How to edit expiration settings for audio messages in iOS 8


Audio messages, introduced in iOS 8, allow you to send short voice clips via iMessage. They're incredibly easy to use and receive which should make them a popular option when folks are unable to text. However, they can take up far more storage space than regular text-based messages. That's why you're able to edit automatic expiration settings for audio messages to suit your needs.



  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or higher.

  2. Tap on Messages.

  3. Tap on Expire under the Audio Messages section.

  4. Choose either Never or After 2 Minutes.



That's it! If you frequently find yourself scrounging for storage space on your iPhone or iPad, it's probably a good idea to set them to expire after 2 minutes. Don't worry, that means 2 minutes after you listen to them, not 2 minutes after you receive them.


It'd be nice if Apple would add an in-between option but until then, you'll need to make a choice. So for now, what are you selecting? Let me know in the comments!



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