iPhone users elated after finally discovering trick to silence spam texts forever
If you're sick of being interrupted by a daily barrage of spam texts, Apple fans have discovered quick fix. A simple one-flip toggle in your iPhone's Settings app will help you filter out spam messages automatically — lining them up for rapid-fire deletion. A simple one-flip toggle in your iPhone's Settings app, 'Filter Unknown Senders,' will help you filter out spam messages automatically — lining them up for rapid-fire deletion 'How am I, a person who's been using Apple devices since forever, just now learning this one trick?!?' one Apple user posted to the discussion on Reddit's r/iPhone group The strategy, as laid out by Reddit user SpecialistSeesaw650, is simple: First go into your iPhone's Settings app and flip on the 'Filter Unknown Senders' switch. Other Tips - Make sure you unsubscribe to any spam that has already come through - For iPhone users, make sure you are only looking at your 'Known Senders' Messages inbox or you will still see spam messages filtering through - Never click on an unknown link to reduce phishing risk
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