RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
November 18, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
Tired of getting spam calls? Well, the newest version of iOS has a feature that should alleviate the annoyance of spam: Call Screening. This useful tool will silence unknown callers and ask them to give their reason for calling, allowing you to decide whether you want to pick up the phone.
Call Screening on iPhone is an iOS 26 feature that silences incoming calls from unknown numbers and prompts the caller to provide their name and reason for calling. Then, your phone will ring and display a transcript of the caller’s answer, allowing you to easily decide whether or not you want to pick up the call. Let’s explore how to stop spam calls with Call Screening.
Key Takeaways
- Never worry about spam again since you will always know who is calling.
- Avoid picking up the phone without knowing the reason for the call.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 26.1. It does not work with earlier iOS versions.
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First, open the Settings app and select Apps.Refer to the image below:
Next, find the Phone app in the list or use the search bar. See the image below:
Now, scroll down to Screen Unknown Callers, and select Ask Reason for Calling. See the following image.
Next, when you receive a call from an unknown number, you should see a transcription of the caller’s name and reason for calling. Refer to the image below:
Note! This feature has been glitchy, so if you experience problems getting Call Screening to work, you are not alone. We expect the feature to become more stable with future iOS updates.
That’s how to turn on Call Screening on the iPhone! Whether you have phone anxiety or you are just tired of receiving spam calls, this feature is sure to come in handy.
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