The incessant barrage of spam texts can be not only annoying but also potentially dangerous, as scammers continue to find ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. However, iPhone users can take advantage of a built-in feature that filters out these unwanted messages, providing a more seamless texting experience.
To access this feature, simply open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to the Messages section. Scroll down until you see the option for Filter Unknown Senders and toggle the switch to turn on this feature. Upon returning to the Messages app, you will now notice a Filters option at the top of the screen, allowing you to choose which messages you want to view.
There are several filtering options available:
– All Messages: Displays all messages in your inbox.
– Known Senders: Shows messages only from contacts and individuals you have interacted with before.
– Unknown Senders: Allows you to review messages from new numbers to ensure you haven’t missed any important communication.
– Unread Messages: Filters your inbox to show only unread messages, helping you achieve inbox zero.
If you prefer a more proactive approach to blocking unwanted messages, you can utilize the Report Junk feature by tapping on the message from an unknown sender. Reporting a message as junk will prevent future messages from that number from reaching your inbox. Additionally, you can tap and hold on a message in your inbox to access the option to Delete or Delete and Report Junk.
While it may be frustrating that such tools are necessary to combat spam, taking advantage of these filtering and blocking features can help streamline your texting experience and reduce the annoyance of unwanted messages. By using these tools effectively, iPhone users can better manage their messaging inbox and focus on communicating with friends and family without the distraction of spam.