IOS 17: Block Spam Calls with New Call Screening Feature

January 13, 2026 7:48 am

IOS 17: Block Spam Calls with New Call Screening Feature

Are you tired of relentless spam calls interrupting your day? Apple has introduced a powerful new call screening feature within ‌iOS‌ 26 designed ⁢to dramatically reduce unwanted calls on your iPhone. This innovative tool intelligently filters calls from numbers you haven’t saved, ensuring legitimate contacts can still reach you while effectively blocking the majority of automated and fraudulent calls.

This call screening capability is available on all iPhone models‍ compatible ⁢with iOS 26 and operates directly ⁤through your Phone ‍app settings, without relying on external services‌ like Apple Intelligence.

When activated, the feature intercepts incoming⁤ calls from numbers

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Full Name: Linda Park Role: Editor, Tech Category: Tech Location: San Francisco, USA Education: MSc in Computer Science, Stanford University Experience: 9+ years in technology journalism and software development Expertise: Artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, software reviews, tech industry trends Awards: Tech Media Rising Star Award 2022 Professional Affiliations: Member, Online News Association Languages: English (native), Korean (fluent) Bio: Linda Park is a technology journalist and editor with a strong background in software engineering and digital innovation. She holds an MSc in Computer Science from Stanford University. Linda is passionate about making technology accessible and engaging, with a focus on AI, gadgets, and the latest tech trends. As Editor of the Tech section at World Today Journal, she delivers in-depth reviews, breaking news, and expert analysis to a global audience.