iOS 27 introduces new options for managing the audio and dictation buttons in iMessage. Users can now choose between displaying the default waveform-like record icon, a microphone icon for quick access to dictation, or hiding the buttons entirely. These settings are available in the Settings app under "Apps" > "Messages" > "Show in Text Field." This update gives users more control over the interface, allowing them to customize the messaging experience to suit their preferences. Justin Bieber previously expressed frustration with the audio button, stating that it was accidentally tapped frequently while texting. He suggested that the send button should not have multiple functions in the same spot and joked about putting Apple employees in a "choke hold" until the issue was resolved. His post received thousands of likes, reposts, and reactions. Although it is unclear if Apple made the change in response to Bieber's comments, the update should address the issue. Users who remove the buttons from iMessage retain all functionality, but need to access them through other means. To record voice messages, tap the + (plus) button to the left of the text entry box and select Audio from the list. To dictate a message, tap the microphone icon under the keyboard on the lower right. If the microphone icon is not visible, it can be re-enabled in Settings > General > Keyboard > Enable Dictation. These alternative methods ensure that users can still use voice features without the buttons appearing on the screen. Other improvements in iMessage with iOS 27 include a new Drawing app for sending sketches and handwritten notes, markup tools within iMessage, an AI tool that suggests useful words and phrases and automates tasks within conversations, the ability to use one number across two separate iPhones, and improved RCS support, including the ability to edit and unsend messages. These enhancements aim to make iMessage more versatile and user-friendly, aligning it more closely with modern communication needs.