Apple Call Screening for iPhones

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Apple iOS 26 Call Screening

Apple’s release of iOS 26 Call Screening changes how iPhones handle calls from unknown numbers. Instead of letting these calls ring or silencing them outright, the system intercepts them. Callers are prompted to state their name and reason for calling, and that response is transcribed on the recipient’s screen in real time. Users then choose to answer, ignore, or block.

The feature expands on Silence Unknown Callers by giving users call information before answering. Apple’s iOS 26 documentation notes that it functions like Google’s Call Screen on Pixel devices, but this is the first time it has been included as a standard feature on iPhones.

For iPhone Users: Less Spam, More Control

For consumers, the change is straightforward. Spam and robocalls are less disruptive. Legitimate but unfamiliar callers, such as a delivery driver or a doctor’s office, can still get through, but only after identifying themselves.

There are caveats. Call screening depends on what the caller says, which means spammers could still bluff their way past. Some regions are not yet supported, and legitimate calls from new numbers may still be screened, creating friction