On Android phones, you can block any number from calling you. To do so, you first need to add the number to your list of contacts. You then have the option of diverting all calls from that number to ...

Unwanted calls are often harmless but some are after your credit card information, IDs or passwords. All are a distraction and a waste of your time. Robocallers have gotten more devious by masking ...

Unfortunately, preventing spam callers from leaving a voicemail on your cell phone can be tricky. I've researched the options from each carrier and tested a number of call-blocking apps to see what ...

Robocalls are on the rise this year. Here's how to activate a new iOS 26 feature for iPhone that helps you avoid them without ...

Adding a voicemail number to your Android phone may be necessary if you're switching carriers or modifying the phone in some way. You may also want to edit the default voicemail number. The Android ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this column neglected to note that calling *77 on your mobile phone may instead connect you with law enforcement. The moment you hear that ...

To block a number on Android, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right of the Phone app and select "Block numbers." You can also block a number on Android from your recent calls by locating the ...

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s spam, robocalls, or a repeated wrong number, there are plenty of reasons you might want to block a phone number. On Android that process is very straightforward and ...

Blocking of spam callers has gotten better, with all major carriers implementing STIR/SHAKEN (more on that below) and other methods of preventing spam call before they ever ring on your phone. But ...