Apple appears to have responded to a complaint that millions of iPhone users can relate to, including pop star Justin Bieber. With iOS 27, Apple has added a new option that lets users hide the dictation button from the Messages text field, addressing an issue Bieber publicly criticized last year.
In late 2025, Bieber took to social media to vent his frustration with the iPhone Messages app. He said he frequently tapped the dictation button by mistake after sending a text because the button appeared in the same area used by the Send button. According to Bieber, the accidental taps often interrupted his music playback and disrupted his messaging experience.
His comments quickly went viral, sparking a wider discussion about the design of the Messages interface. Many users agreed that the constantly changing button behavior could lead to accidental activations.
Apple’s Fix in iOS 27
With iOS 27, Apple has introduced a setting that allows users to disable the dictation button in the Messages text field. The option can be found under Settings > Apps > Messages > Show in Text Field. Once turned off, the microphone icon no longer appears next to the message entry area.
While Apple has not directly linked the change to Bieber’s comments, the timing is hard to ignore. The update addresses the exact behavior he criticized and gives users more control over how the Messages app works.
The addition may seem minor, but it highlights Apple’s continued focus on user feedback. Interface details often have a significant impact on daily use, especially in apps people interact with dozens of times each day.
For iPhone users who never use dictation, iOS 27 finally offers a simple way to remove an unwanted button and avoid accidental taps.
