Get Your iPhone to Ask Callers Who They Are Before You Answer
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Key Points:
- iOS 26 introduces a new "Ask Reason for Calling" feature that intercepts calls from unknown numbers, prompting callers to state their name and reason before the iPhone rings.
- The feature transcribes the caller's response and displays it on the screen, allowing users to decide whether to accept, decline, or request more information.
- This system improves on the previous "Silence Unknown Callers" option by enabling legitimate callers to identify themselves while deterring robocallers and spammers who are likely to hang up.
- Users can enable the feature via Settings > Apps > Phone > Ask Reason for Calling, and also have the option to silence unknown callers or allow all calls to ring normally.
- Maintaining an updated
