5 ways to stop spam messages or robotexts — and how to recognize when texts are a scam

Spam messages can be annoying, but there is a way to fight back. Here are 5 ways to block spam texts.

How to remove yourself from a group text or mute the ones you can't leave

Unless everyone is using iMessage, there's no way to remove yourself from a group text — you'll need to mute or block it.

What Is Call Filtering On iOS 26 And How Do You Turn It On?

The new Call Filtering setting in iOS 26 lets iPhone users silence unknown or spam calls. You can enable it under Phone ...
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How to Put Backgrounds on Messages in iOS 26

Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, and update brought a new Liquid Glass redesign, call screening and lots of hidden features ...

One Tech Tip: Annoyed by junk calls to your iPhone? Try the new iOS 26 call screen feature

Apple has introduced a new call screening feature for iPhone users to combat nuisance calls. This tool, part of the iOS 26 ...

I hate getting texts from strangers, and this iOS 26 Messages feature lets you silence them for good

Plagued by texts from phony job recruiters? Mystified by messages with package shipping details for stuff you never ordered?
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The Solution to America’s Housing Crisis Might Be Built in a Factory

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On a quiet street 2 miles north of Boston ...