iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe Include Phone App With Call Screening, Hold Assist and More

Apple introduces the Phone app to iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, enabling calls on iPads and Macs via Wi-Fi calling. The Phone app on iPad and Mac includes incoming calls, voicemails, contacts, and FaceTime calls. It incorporates new features initially announced for the iPhone's Phone app. Call Screening answers calls from unknown numbers and asks callers for their identity and purpose. Users can then decide whether to answer the call or not. Live Translation offers real-time AI-powered translations during multilingual conversations. Participants will hear translated versions of each other's speech. Hold Assist helps users avoid staying on hold during calls. The feature keeps a user's place in line and calls back when an agent becomes available. These updates aim to streamline communication and enhance call management across Apple devices.