Too many calls from telemarketers and other nuisance callers on your smartphone? Here are apps and settings to help you identify and block those calls and texts.

In this article, we’ll explain why it’s important to block spam text messages and how to do this on both iOS and Android phones. Why you should block spam text messages ...

Mr. Number is a simple app with a surprising array of options to block calls and SMS messages however you like—from a person, from an area code, or everyone.

These two apps are available both for iOS and Android and filter out and block spam messages and robotexts. You can also block spam using your phone settings. How do I block spam texts?

Scroll to the bottom and click on the Block This Caller. But what about identifying incoming calls or texts as spam? For that you can rely on Truecaller listed above in the Android section.

Smartphones Given that nearly everyone wants to block someone at some point, it's no surprise that smartphones with the latest versions of Android, iOS and Windows Phone have blocking built right in.

Please check out our updated stories on how to block calls and text on Android phones and how to block calls and texts on iPhone. No one enjoys cell phone spam, especially aggressive telemarketing ...