Lately, I’ve been avoiding phone calls and texting people more than I used to. I might prefer to pick up a phone, but then I think calling someone will interrupt their day and be an unwelcome ...

The original call-screening feature remains one of the best -- and now it's available either automatically or manually. If you have it set to manual, you tap "Screen call" when a call comes, and ...

Spam calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you respond, ...

Google is testing a new calling feature that lets callers mark calls as urgent, allowing important calls to break through Do ...

Google is developing a new calling feature that would allow you to mark your calls as Urgent using the Phone app. Callers might be able to add a short message along with an emoji to make their call ...

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Phone by Google is rolling out a new feature called 'Expressive Calling' to beta testers. It allows you to mark calls as ...

Google's new Calling Cards make Android calls feel more personal. The feature lets Pixel users customize full-screen contact images. Calling Cards don't back up yet, so setups won't transfer to new ...

iOS 26 introduces a robust set of tools designed to help you manage incoming phone calls with greater efficiency and precision. With features such as real-time call screening, live voicemail ...

Similar to the iPhone, the Google Phone and Contacts apps are introducing customizable “calling cards” that some beta users are beginning to see. Instead of just seeing a person’s profile picture at ...

Sometimes, due to weak mobile network signals, call drops or poor call quality can occur. In such situations, WiFi Calling ...