When you block a contact, here is exactly what happens:
When a blocked caller initiates a voice call to an iPhone user, the device performs an immediate check against the blocked contacts database. If a match is found:
Blocking a number on iPhone is great for your sanity, but it isn't a complete firewall. Think of the Blocked Messages folder as a spam folder for your voicemail. It’s there if you need it, but out of the way so you don't have to deal with it.
For victims of harassment, the retention of blocked voicemails is a double-edged sword. While it avoids the immediate emotional distress of receiving a notification, it provides a repository of evidence that can be surrendered to law enforcement if necessary.
Users can access blocked voicemails through the following pathway:
There are two likely reasons for this:
Yes. These voicemails sit on your iPhone’s storage and your carrier’s server. While a few spam voicemails won’t hurt, if you have dozens of them, they are taking up space.
When you block a contact, here is exactly what happens:
When a blocked caller initiates a voice call to an iPhone user, the device performs an immediate check against the blocked contacts database. If a match is found:
Blocking a number on iPhone is great for your sanity, but it isn't a complete firewall. Think of the Blocked Messages folder as a spam folder for your voicemail. It’s there if you need it, but out of the way so you don't have to deal with it.
For victims of harassment, the retention of blocked voicemails is a double-edged sword. While it avoids the immediate emotional distress of receiving a notification, it provides a repository of evidence that can be surrendered to law enforcement if necessary.
Users can access blocked voicemails through the following pathway:
There are two likely reasons for this:
Yes. These voicemails sit on your iPhone’s storage and your carrier’s server. While a few spam voicemails won’t hurt, if you have dozens of them, they are taking up space.
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