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iOS 26 Redesigns Phone App with Call Screening Feature

3/17/2026

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Story summary

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a major redesign of the Phone app to improve communication features.
The update adds the "Ask Reason for Calling" option, enabling users to screen calls from unknown numbers by requesting information before the call rings.
Users can choose from three settings: allowing all calls, asking for the reason, or silencing unknown callers.
The update aims to improve user experience in managing phone communications.

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Story summary

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a major redesign of the Phone app to improve communication features.
The update adds the "Ask Reason for Calling" option, enabling users to screen calls from unknown numbers by requesting information before the call rings.
Users can choose from three settings: allowing all calls, asking for the reason, or silencing unknown callers.
The update aims to improve user experience in managing phone communications.