Tired of spam calls? Block promotional calls in some easy steps on Android, iOS phones

Spam calls are annoying – suppose you are taking an important class or in a meeting and your phones start buzzing. You come out to take that call and realize it was just a promotional call or spam!

Reports also say that you must avoid speaking or pressing a key. Do you like talking to strangers, no right? And you never know how they may use your voice. This is all annoying, right? Worry not, there’s a workaround to avoid such spam calls.

You don’t need an extra app to perform this cleanup. This feature comes in every smartphone and in some feature phones as well: blocking or blacklisting, depending on where you live in or phone’s manufacturer.

How to block calls on Android?

Tap on the Phone icon to open the Phone app on your Android device.
Select the three-dot menu, usually located in the top-right corner of the screen.
Go to "Settings" from the menu.
Look for "Blocked Numbers" and choose it.
Toggle on the "Block calls from unidentified callers" switch to silence calls from unknown numbers.

How to block calls on iPhone?

Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
Locate the number you want to block and tap the info button next to it. The info button is represented by a lowercase "i" enclosed in a circle.
Scroll down and find the option that says "Block this Caller."
Tap on "Block this Caller" to block calls from that specific number.

Bonus Tip: You can also silence unknown callers on iPhone by simply going to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers and turning this feature on.

FAQs

1. Do I need to download an additional app to block spam calls on my smartphone?
   No, you don't need an extra app. Both Android and iPhone have built-in features to block spam calls.
2. Do I need to be worried about my voice being recorded during spam calls?
   It's advisable not to speak or press any keys during suspicious calls.