Spam texts are annoying. Here's how to block and unblock texts and silence unknown messages on iPhone.

When Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, the update included a call screening feature to help block spam calls to your iPhone, ...

You can't see blocked messages from a number you've blocked on an iPhone, so you'll have to unblock that number if you want ...

In iOS 26, Apple has introduced enhanced message filtering that gives you more control over unwanted texts, separating spam messages from unknown senders into distinct categories. Here's how to set up ...

Unwanted calls from unknown numbers can be a daily irritation, but Apple’s new Call Screening feature in iOS 26 makes it easier to take control. Instead of forcing you to pick up every unknown call, ...

Discover how iOS 26's call screening lets you silence, screen, and transcribe calls for better control and fewer ...

Apple will be automatically sorting unknown texts into a new category in iOS 26. That's irritating political groups that rely on donations via spam texts. Text message filtering based on carrier spam ...

Apple says iPhone users need to continue to use caution as an ongoing wave of scams continues to target users, but also says some help should be coming soon. As part of a recent warning, the tech ...

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Cyber crimes are becoming increasingly common and, with each one, scammers get better at tricking you into giving away your personal information. Federal officials have warned of a wave of phony text ...