Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

SHREVEPORT, La. – I know a lot of people who report every spam text message. I also know many people who think it does no good. Here's the honest fact: it does help. But not as much as another step.

iOS 26 has an updated Phone app with several new functions. There are notable new additions like Hold Assist and Call Screening, along with smaller options like a feature to flag spam voicemails. When ...