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Apple Launches iOS 26 Call and Text Screening Feature

9/26/2025

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Story summary

Apple has introduced call screening in iOS 26, letting unknown callers interact with Siri.
The update adds text message screening that filters unknown senders on-device.
In August 2025, Americans received 19.2 billion spam texts, averaging 63 per person.
Consumer advocates urge a collective approach. Google and Samsung pursue similar screening solutions.

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Story summary

Apple has introduced call screening in iOS 26, letting unknown callers interact with Siri.
The update adds text message screening that filters unknown senders on-device.
In August 2025, Americans received 19.2 billion spam texts, averaging 63 per person.
Consumer advocates urge a collective approach. Google and Samsung pursue similar screening solutions.