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Make unknown callers explain why they're calling

Make unknown callers explain why they're calling

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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. With iOS 27, your iPhone can ask an unknown caller for their name and why they are calling.

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Canonical URLhttps://www.foxnews.com/tech/make-unknown-callers-explain-why-theyre-calling
Publication timeThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:09 -0400
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Smartphones Make unknown callers explain why they're calling Your iPhone, Pixel or Galaxy can screen mystery calls before you pick up By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published October 1, 2026 2:30pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for September 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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.

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