There is nothing more annoying than relaxing, working, or spending time with friends, only to be interrupted by spam calls and unwanted text messages. It never stops with one, more are bound to come ...

When Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, the update included a call screening feature to help block spam calls to your iPhone, and it can screen texts from unknown senders to keep your inbox spam free.

iOS 26 allows iPhones to screen unknown calls using AI. Callers provide reason for calling; responses are transcribed in real time. Users can reply with pre-written or custom messages via AI voice.

iOS 26 introduces a robust call screening feature that enhances your ability to manage incoming calls with precision and ease. This tool enables you to identify unknown callers, view live ...