I'm developing an iOS app that requires continuous audio recording.
Currently, when a phone call comes in, the AVAudioSession is interrupted and recording stops completely during the ringing phase.
While I understand recording should stop if the call is answered, my app needs to continue recording while the phone is merely ringing.
I've observed that Apple's Voice Memos app maintains recording during incoming call rings. This indicates the hardware and iOS are capable of supporting this functionality.
Request Please advise on any available AVAudioSession configurations or APIs that would allow my app to: Continue recording during an incoming call ring Only stop recording if/when the call is actually answered
Impact This interruption significantly impacts the user experience and core functionality of my app. Workarounds like asking users to enable airplane mode are impractical and create a poor user experience.
Questions Is there an approved way to maintain microphone access during call rings? If not currently possible, could this capability be considered for addition to a future iOS SDK? Are there any interim solutions or best practices Apple recommends for this use case? Thank you for your help.
SUPPORT INFORMATION Did someone from Apple ask you to submit a code-level support request? No
Do you have a focused test project that demonstrates your issue? Yes, I have a focused test project to submit with my request
What code level support issue are you having? Problems with an Apple framework API in my app
