iOS 26 Enhances Video Audio Editing
Apple’s iPhone 16 to Offer Improved Audio Mixing Capabilities
The upcoming iOS 26 introduces innovative audio mixing features for the iPhone 16 and later models. These enhancements allow users to refine the sound of their videos directly within the Photos app, providing greater control over audio quality. This update promises to elevate the video recording experience, making it more user-friendly and professional.
New Audio Mix Options
The iPhone 16 series will feature an “Audio Mix” function in the Photos application. This will allow users to adjust audio after recording videos. The new features, powered by machine learning, include options such as “In-Frame,” designed to reduce unwanted noises, and “Studio,” which aims to minimize background sounds.
“Similar to QuickTime movies or MPEG files, the QTA format supports multiple audio tracks with alternate track groups, just like how Spatial Audio files are composed.”
— Apple spokesperson
Furthermore, Apple is expanding these features to third-party apps for both iPhones and Macs. The Audio Mix function requires videos recorded with Spatial Audio, which is enabled automatically on all iPhone 16 devices. According to recent data, video content creation has surged, with an estimated 79% of internet traffic now attributed to video consumption (Cisco 2024).
Deeper Dive Into Audio Mix
The Audio Mix feature offers multiple choices. “Standard” plays the original audio, while “In-Frame” reduces noise from sources outside the frame. The “Studio” setting focuses on minimizing background sounds and reverb. Lastly, “Cinematic” places voices on a front track with surrounding noises.
Moreover, the update lets audio-only apps, like Voice Memos, save files using the QuickTime audio format QTA, supporting multiple audio tracks, like Spatial Audio files. This advancement offers greater flexibility and enhances the quality of audio recordings.
