India, Nov. 3 -- iOS 26 introduced Call Screening, a new feature designed to filter calls from unknown numbers before users answer. The system automatically asks callers to state their name and reason for calling, then displays a real-time transcription on the iPhone screen. Users can then decide whether to pick up, ignore, or block the call. All processing happens on-device, keeping data private.

Call Screening is available on iPhone 11 and later models. To enable it, users first need to make sure their device is running iOS 26. Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update and install the update if available. The feature is integrated into the redesigned Phone app introduced in iOS 26.

Once updated, Call Screening can be activated ...