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

First, you'll need to update your iPhone's operating system to iOS 26, which is available to the iPhone 11 and newer models.

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.

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