Unwanted phone calls are part of everyday life. But the iPhone offers various ways to silence particularly persistent callers. Below I will show you how you can block or mute unwanted calls under iOS 15.
Blocking a phone number can save you a lot of stress. When you block a number, you will no longer be notified of calls from a blocked number. In addition, callers can leave a voicemail without you being notified.
How to block phone numbers on your iPhone under iOS 15
- Open the phone app
- Scroll to the number you want to block
- Tap the info icon next to the number
- Scroll down and tap “Block caller”
You can also follow the same steps in the FaceTime app to block persistent FaceTime callers. Blocked numbers won't be notified that they've been blocked. If you find that you're generally receiving too many calls from people you don't know, you can also block all unknown numbers. This is especially useful if you're receiving too many telemarketing calls. Once this feature is enabled, all incoming calls from unknown numbers will be muted and sent to voicemail. However, the phone number will appear in your recent calls list unless it was "anonymous."
How to mute anonymous callers on iOS 15
- Open the settings
- Tap Phone
- Scroll down and tap “Mute unknown callers”
- Mute Unknown Callers
Here is the full explanation again: The function was originally implemented under iOS 13 with the help of “Siri Intelligence”. This is intended to help iPhone users generally against spam calls – third-party solutions are therefore no longer necessary. If “Siri Intelligence” is activated, different types of calls can be filtered. Siri compares the incoming phone number with the contacts, messages and emails – if the number is known there, the call is put through. All other calls, including anonymous ones, are automatically forwarded to voicemail. The number of robocalls has increased dramatically in recent years—this feature should gain even more popularity. Please note: However, if you make an emergency call, "Silence Unknown Callers" will be deactivated for 24 hours, so everyone can access your iPhone. (Photo by DimaBerlin / Bigstockphoto)
