Spam and unknown calls have long been a nuisance for smartphone users, often interrupting work or personal time. To make life easier, Apple has taken its call screening feature a step further in the latest iOS 26 update. Your iPhone can now automatically ask unknown callers why they are reaching out—so you can decide whether the call is worth answering or not.

The new addition, called “Ask Reason for Calling,” enhances the existing Call Screening function by adding a conversational layer between you and the unknown caller. Instead of simply sending unrecognised numbers to voicemail, your iPhone now acts as a smart assistant that intercepts the call, asks the caller to state their name and purpose, and then displays that information on your screen. You can then choose to answer, ignore, or

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