You know the feeling.Your phone rings, you look down and see a number you do not recognize.
Now you have to decide whether to answer or let it go to voicemail.That choice gets harder when you are expecting a call from a doctor, repair person or someone else who may not be in your contacts.Fortunately, your phone can now help figure out who is on the other end before you get involved.
With iOS 27, your iPhone can ask an unknown caller for their name and why they are calling.Google Pixel phones have their own Call Screen feature.
Compatible Samsung Galaxy phones can also use AI-powered call screening.Here is how each one works on the latest software.Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways AI can help you get better healthcare.Our free CyberGuy LIVE class Get Better Healthcare With AI has ended, but you can still watch the full replay.
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(Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Apple's Call Screening feature can automatically answer calls from unknown numbers without interrupting you.The caller gets asked for their name and the reason for the call.
After they respond, your iPhone rings and shows you what they said.That gives you a little more information before deciding whether to answer.Once you turn it on, calls from unknown numbers are asked for more information before your iPhone rings.
Apple also gives you two other options in the same section.Never turns Call Screening off.
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