ZDNET's key takeaways iOS 26 adds built-in call screening for unknown numbers.Let an automated voice ask for the caller's reason.Transcripts can help you decide whether to answer or ignore. I get a ...

Spammers who constantly call and claim to know us are a daily distraction for too many of us. Unwanted calls from telemarketers and people pretending to be government officials or bank agents are the ...

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 set of tools designed to help you manage incoming phone calls with greater efficiency and precision. With features such as real-time call screening, live voicemail ...

Apple's iOS 26 introduced a new call filtering feature for unknown numbers. The feature allows users to screen or silence unknown numbers, or ask why they're calling. I tried it out for a few days, ...

Spam calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you respond, ...