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Make unknown callers explain why they're calling
Fox News • • technology
Key Points:
- iOS 27 introduces a Call Screening feature that asks unknown callers to state their name and reason for calling before the iPhone rings, helping users decide whether to answer.
- Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 8.5+ and Google Pixel phones offer AI-powered call screening that can automatically answer and transcribe unknown callers' responses.
- Call screening provides a middle ground between answering all calls and sending unknown numbers straight to voicemail, allowing legitimate callers to explain their purpose while deterring scammers.
- Users are advised to treat screening responses as informational only and remain cautious of requests for money, passwords, or security codes, verifying suspicious calls independently.
- Additional call filtering options on iPhone include silencing suspected spam calls and segregating unknown callers, enhancing protection against fraud and unwanted interruptions.
