Apple
iPhone 17
Apple's phone with Siri AI and Live Translation in calls; up to 30 hours of video playback.
Last checkedWhat it can do
- Can your phone screen unknown and spam calls for you?Yes
On iPhone, Screen Unknown Callers can ask callers from unsaved numbers why they're calling before your phone rings, and a spam filter moves spam calls to a separate list.
Good to know: An iPhone setting, not specific to iPhone 17; not active while roaming.
- Can your phone translate a phone call live?Yes
iPhone 17 has Live Translation in the Phone and FaceTime apps for one-on-one calls.
Good to know: Listed languages only.
- Can your phone's AI assistant do things in your apps for you?Yes
Siri AI on iPhone 17 can take actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders, such as editing a message you just sent.
Good to know: Rolling out in English.
- How long does a new phone's battery last?Yes
Apple rates iPhone 17 at up to 30 hours of video playback (27 streamed); 10 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours of video.
Good to know: Video playback rating; fast top-up needs a high-wattage adapter.
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How we know (2 sources)
Apple Support, "Manage unknown callers on iPhone": under Screen Unknown Callers you choose Never, Ask Reason for Calling (the caller is asked why they're calling before your phone rings) or Silence. Calls aren't screened while roaming, and screening turns off for 24 hours after an emergency call. A spam filter and an Unknown Callers filter move such calls to separate lists.
Read the sourceiPhone 17 overview and specs (read Oct 23, 2026): Siri AI, powered by Apple Intelligence, answers open-ended questions and takes actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders (rolling out in English). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime works for one-on-one calls in listed languages. Up to 30 hours of video playback (27 streamed); 10 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours of video with a high-wattage adapter.
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- First recorded: In storesCan your phone screen unknown and spam calls for you?
On iPhone, Screen Unknown Callers can ask callers from unsaved numbers why they're calling before your phone rings, and a spam filter moves spam calls to a separate list.
- First recorded: In storesHow long does a new phone's battery last?
Apple rates iPhone 17 at up to 30 hours of video playback (27 streamed); 10 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours of video.
- First recorded: In storesCan your phone's AI assistant do things in your apps for you?
Siri AI on iPhone 17 can take actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders, such as editing a message you just sent.
- First recorded: In storesCan your phone translate a phone call live?
iPhone 17 has Live Translation in the Phone and FaceTime apps for one-on-one calls.