While some people enjoy speaking on the phone, others dread a call. And people who never answer the phone when someone calls ...

If you ever wondered why a locked iPhone won't let you decline an incoming call, Apple has a good reason for keeping this feature since iOS 6.

Letting a call go to voicemail allows you to control timing. Answering immediately surrenders some of that control. People who pick up right away often place higher value on live interaction.

Spam and cold 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 ...