Instead of you trying to decide whether to answer, this assistant will pick up the call itself. Using voice-to-voice and agentic AI skills, the receptionist will then ask questions to determine if the ...

When Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, the update included a call screening feature to help block spam calls, and it can also screen text messages on your iPhone. With iOS 26, Messages can hide ...

Now AT&T is turning to AI in an attempt to protect us from the spammers and scammers who tie up our phones. Rolling out as a test to select customers throughout 2025, the new AT&T digital receptionist ...

AT&T is testing out an agentic AI tool that can identify and filter out robocallers. The “digital receptionist” screens calls ...

If you're fed up with receiving nuisance calls, there's a straightforward method to cut them down - as long as you own an iPhone with iOS 13 or newer versions. You've got a couple of choices available ...

Research shows iPhone owners' overconfidence in Apple security makes them easier targets for cybercriminals compared to Android users who take more precautions.

If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages ...

Discover iOS 26’s advanced call filtering tools to block spam, transcribe voicemails, and organize calls for seamless communication.

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Are you using the new iOS 26 yet? You can download it on your iPhone now, and once you do, you'll see tons of new changes, including a clear design called Liquid ...

Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 26, will be released as a free update on Monday, Sept. 15. Apple is changing its OS naming convention to match the year, skipping from iOS 18 to iOS 26. iPhone ...