Get Your iPhone to Ask Callers Who They Are Before You Answer
iOS 26’s “Ask Reason for Calling” lets your iPhone screen unknown callers—so you only answer what matters.
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Get Your iPhone to Ask Callers Who They Are Before You Answer
Ask Reason for Calling: Stop Spam Before It Rings Tired of missing important calls because you’re scared to answer unknown numbers? With iOS 26, Apple has rolled out a game-changing feature called “Ask Reason for Calling” that lets your iPhone act like a personal receptionist—screening callers before your phone even rings. This new tool doesn’t just silence spam; it gives legitimate callers a chance to identify themselves, so you never miss a critical message from your doctor, delivery driver, or school. Credit: Google How “Ask Reason for Calling” Actually Works When someone not in your Contacts dials your number, your iPhone quietly answers the call in the background. Instead of ringing, it plays a polite automated prompt asking the caller to state their name and reason for calling. Their voice response is instantly transcribed into text using on-device AI, then displayed right on your lock screen. You can then choose to accept the call, decline it, or even ask for more details—all witho…
