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 new feature called Call Screening It helps filter out spam calls and unimportant calls I've found it helpful – and so have lots of other users Spam calls can be a huge problem for ...

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 ton of unknown and ...

Keeping your phone safe from AI scams is important, as scam calls can be maddening. But if you have an eligible iPhone that's up to date, you have access to a new iOS 26 feature that automatically ...

LONDON (AP) — iPhone users have a new tool to combat the scourge of nuisance phone calls: a virtual gatekeeper that can screen incoming calls from unknown numbers. From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with ...