Apple Messages App Stumbles Over Ampersand Audio Glitch

Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:20 pm

Apple’s Messages app is baffling users by failing to send audio messages that include the ampersand character, leaving important names and phrases lost in digital translation. This curious glitch injects unintended humor into everyday communication, yet remains a frustrating hiccup for many users.

appleinsider.com / Apple's Messages app won't send audio messages with an ampersand

The ampersand seems to be a bit of a problem for the iOS Messages app, as the application can't transcribe voice and send messages of popular names containing the character.Apple's Messages app can't process audio messages with an ampersand.There have been some interesting, and sometimes…

macrumors.com / Apple Bug Prevents You From Telling People About Dave & Buster's

There's an issue with the Messages app that prevents users from sending voice-based messages that include ampersands, resulting in a curious bug that means you can't use audio messages to tell your friends about Dave & Buster's, H&M, Tiffany & Co., or any other similar proper…

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