How to block a number on Apple’s iPhone
by Chris Welch from The Verge - All Posts on (#5YV22)
Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Whether you're trying to get rid of spam or avoid hearing from a former friend or ex, blocking someone's phone number is a vital tool for helping to preserve your privacy. We've covered various methods of protecting yourself from robocalls, spam, and other daily annoyances. But blocking a number is often the quickest and easiest way of shutting down unwanted digital intrusions.
When you block a number, you'll no longer receive phone calls, texts, or FaceTime requests that come in from the blocked number. The person at the other end will go straight to voicemail whenever they call you, but this is their only clue that they've been blocked. Texts will still appear to go through as normal - even though you don't have to deal with them.
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