iOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without
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Key Points:
- iOS 26 introduces a major redesign of the Phone app, enhancing communication with new features like Live Translation and new ringtones.
- A key new feature is the “Ask Reason for Calling” option, which screens calls from unknown numbers by requesting the caller to state their purpose before the phone rings.
- This feature offers a middle ground between allowing all calls and silencing unknown callers, helping users avoid spam while not missing important calls.
- Users can choose from three call screening options: Never (allow all calls), Ask Reason for Calling (screen unknown calls), and Silence (block unknown calls).
- The new call screening tool aims to improve call management by providing upfront caller information, making it easier to decide whether to answer unknown
