People use their smartphones constantly, but it has become a rarer occurrence for it to be used to actually make or receive phone calls. Because of text, e-mail, and social media, communication has ...

The ability to put a call on hold and answer another call is built into the default phone apps on Android phones and iPhones. With both devices, the person you are putting on hold will receive an ...

Apple has introduced a new call screening feature for iPhone users to combat nuisance calls. This tool, part of the iOS 26 ...

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Alternatively, if almost every unknown caller is a dud, you can safely pick the “Silence” option and let voicemail sort them out. This is especially true in an age where number spoofing is rife, where ...

The next iteration of Apple's beloved iPhone operating system is officially here in the form of iOS 26. While the arrival of Liquid Glass has been met with mixed reviews, Apple's latest OS offers a ...

Last August, my best friend asked me how she could help her neighbor set her iPhone so she could answer it without picking it up. The neighbor had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and had lost dexterity in ...

If you've updated to iOS 26 but can't see the new call screening feature, try this workaround to make it appear.

Even if you've been using your iPhone for a long time, there are still things that can leave you confused. For instance, you might wonder what the arrow at the top of the screen means or what the ...

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 ...

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