Call screening tools are becoming a frontline defense against scam calls and robocalls. New built-in features from Apple and Google can automatically ask unknown callers to identify themselves.

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces Call Screening, a privacy-focused feature that filters incoming calls from unknown numbers. When enabled, your iPhone automatically answers these calls, prompts the caller to ...

iOS 26 introduces a robust call screening feature that enhances your ability to manage incoming calls with precision and ease. This tool enables you to identify unknown callers, view live ...

Call Screening in iOS 27 can ask an unknown caller for a name and reason before your iPhone rings. It gives you more context than a bare phone number, but it does not verify the caller’s identity or ...