Learn how to use the new Call Context feature on iPhone in iOS 27 that reminds you of the birthday or anniversary of the person you are talking to.
How to get birthday and anniversary reminder when on call in iOS 27
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5 ways Android phone call recorder is superior to iPhone
Aside from a non-disconnecting mobile hotspot, a better call recorder is one of the reasons why I keep an Android phone alongside my iPhone.
Here are five reasons why I think the native call recording feature in the stock Phone app on my inexpensive Android phone is more useful than the one on my iPhone.
Fix iPhone call recording not working for you
Find out what to do if you don’t see the option to record phone calls on your iPhone, the record button is grayed out, or if it isn’t working at all.
How to turn off all call screening features on iPhone in iOS 26
Find out how to disable native and third-party call monitoring features on your iPhone to ensure no incoming calls (including robo, unknown, and spam calls) are flagged or blocked by the system. This way, you’ll receive all calls made to your number.
How to trim a phone call recording on iPhone
Find out how to cut out unwanted parts of a phone or FaceTime audio call recording on your iPhone and save just the meaningful portion.
How to disable all notifications when on a call on iPhone
Learn about your options to turn off all text, app, and call notifications or distractions when you’re on an important phone call on your iPhone.
How to allow calls only from a specific SIM during Focus on iPhone
iOS 26 adds a helpful new feature that lets dual SIM users independently limit a SIM for calls when a specific Focus mode is active. This ensures you don’t get work calls during family time or personal calls during office hours.
How to have your iPhone wait on hold for you on a call
iPhone on iOS 26 and iOS 27 has a Hold Assist feature that can wait on hold for you on customer care calls or other phone calls. When the waiting is over and a live agent connects, your iPhone will alert you to pick up the call.
How to use the Phone app to make calls on Mac and iPad
Access your iPhone call list, make cellular phone calls, and listen to voicemails from your Mac or iPad using the Apple Phone app. We’ll also explain what to do if the calls fail to connect.
CarPlay 26 reduces incoming phone calls to an unobtrusive banner, but outgoing calls still take over navigation
Incoming calls on CarPlay 26 no longer take over turn-by-turn navigation thanks to a new compact interface, but Apple should do the same for outgoing calls.
What to do if you can’t make calls from iPhone in your car
Try these troubleshooting tips to fix problems with phone calls failing when your iPhone is connected to your vehicle via CarPlay, Bluetooth, or a cable.
Microsoft shuts down Skype, nudging users toward Microsoft Teams & alternative services
Microsoft officially pulled the plug on Skype this week, a once popular two-decade-old VoIP service that could be used to chat and place audio or video calls with other Skype users and call domestic or international phone numbers or cell phone numbers. Instead, the company has attempted to corral willing Skype users over to Microsoft Teams.