WSJ Tech News Briefing Elon Musk Unintentionally Reveals Why the iPhone Isn’t Going Anywhere
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Sep 5, 2025 Elon Musk's ongoing legal battle with Apple takes center stage, showcasing why smartphones will remain vital despite AI advancements. Exciting new features in iOS 26 help users combat the surge of spam calls and fraud, highlighting the need for smarter security. The rivalry between tech titans Musk and Apple is explored, alongside Musk's ambitious plans for a super app reminiscent of China's WeChat, contrasting the tech landscapes of East and West. It's a deep dive into the future of technology and consumer safety.
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Use iOS Call Screening
- Turn on iOS call screening to screen unknown callers and see transcribed reason messages before answering.
- Opt into and customize the feature to decide which calls you want to pick up.
Enable Real-Time Scam Detection
- Enable Android's real-time scam detection to get live alerts during suspicious calls.
- Let on-device AI flag patterns across conversations to warn you via vibration, sound, or visuals.
Lock Your Wireless Account
- Opt into your carrier's wireless account lock to prevent SIM swaps and major account changes.
- Treat it like freezing your credit to stop attackers from taking over your phone number or billing settings.