How To Help Stop Spam Calls On iPhone And Android

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Spam calls are apparently here to stay, but you have ways to fight back.

Adnan Ahmed for Engadget

Spam calls should be a bygone concern, but unfortunately they're still a plague many of us deal with. Services like Truecaller have helped with caller identification and spam filtering for years. But since Android and iOS have gotten great at handling spam calls on their own, you don't need to rely on a third-party app — much less pay a subscription — to avoid unwanted callers.

In addition to functions on your phone, your carrier may offer its own spam protection features. Depending on the company, these might be enabled by default. If not, check your online account or the carrier's app for a spam protection toggle.

Filtering unwanted calls on iPhone

If you have an iPhone, navigate to Settings > Apps > Phone. The most important option is under the ...

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