iOS 13 has a new feature called Silence Unknown callers. If you enable this feature, it will eliminate most of the robocall and spam calls. The Best thing is it is free to use and does not require you to install any other app. So let us explore how to automatically block unknown callers on iPhone.
This is a new feature works on all the iPhones running on iOS 13. It may be iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 6s, it will work. Once enabled your iPhone will ring only if you know the person calling you.
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How to automatically silence unknown callers on iPhone
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Phone option.
- Scroll down and find Silence Unknown callers.
- Enable it.
If you want to block certain contact,
- Go to Settings>Phone.
- Tap on Blocked Contacts.
- Tap Add new…
- Select the contact you want to block.
Once this feature is enabled, your phone will ring only if the originating number is there in your contact, recent outgoing calls or is in Siri suggestions(Sourced from Mail or messages). All other calls will go directly to voice mail. However, the call details will be shown in the recent calls.
Though it is a good option to reduce spam calls, it has a limitation as well. For example, if you are looking for a job, you may miss the job call as that number may not be in your contact list. Similarly, if you are ordered something online, delivery person call also may go to voice mail. So use this feature judiciously.
Best option to block spam calls is by registering your number to DND list if you are residing in India. It will reduce spam calls significantly. However, you can enable this feature when you don’t want to get disturbed by unknown callers.
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