My favorite iOS 26 feature has banished spam callers.
Published In: Macworld - Digital Edition, 2026, v. 43, n. 1. P. 139 1 of 3
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Authored By: BLAKE, ALEX 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the Call Screening feature introduced in the iOS 26 update for iPhones, which effectively blocks spam calls while allowing legitimate callers to identify themselves. This feature works by routing calls from unknown numbers to an automated voice that prompts the caller to state their identity and purpose before the recipient decides whether to answer. Users have reported significant reductions in spam calls and an overall improvement in their phone experience, with many praising it as one of the best features of the update. To enable Call Screening, users can adjust settings in the Phone app under the Screen Unknown Callers section. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Macworld - Digital Edition. 2026/01, Vol. 43, Issue 1, p139
- Document Type:Product Review
- Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
- Publication Date:2026
- Accession Number:189721503
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