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.

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update adds a smart new feature that helps people avoid unwanted phone calls while still catching important ones.

Phone spam may not be as frequent, but it's often more insidious, since not everyone can afford to ignore a ring from a mysterious number. While it could be a spammer, there's also a chance it could ...

1. Tap your Phone app. 2. While in a phone call, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access your Control Center. 3. Tap Phone Controls near the top of your screen. To disable Voice ...

Alternatively, if almost every unknown caller is a dud, you can safely pick the “Silence” option and let voicemail sort them out. This is especially true in an age where number spoofing is rife, where ...

Discover how iOS 26's call screening lets you silence, screen, and transcribe calls for better control and fewer interruptions.

A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it.

Apple has added eight new Background Sounds in iOS 26, including Babble, Steam, Airplane, Boat, Bus, Train, Rain On Roof, and Quiet Night. Add the Background Sounds control to Control Center to try ...

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray outlined the text message exchange between the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk and his roommate, allegedly detailing the motivation in the shooting. Tyler ...

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