Is there a way to know if someone is on another call during an iPhone call?

Hi everyone,


I am curious if there's s any built in feature on iPhone that indicates whether the person I am calling is currently on another call or has Call Waiting activated. I am looking for a way to know in advance if the recipient might be busy or already engaged in a call, as this information affects my communication and trust.


Does anyone know if there’s a hidden setting or any workaround that can show this? Or is it something that’s simply not possible with the current iOS design?


I appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have.


Thanks in advance!


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 8:45 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2025 8:54 PM

There is no way to get the information that you are looking for while placing a call or prior to making a call. There is no hidden setting. Another thing is that if this feature would ever be available, then it would be provided and managed by the Carrier and not Apple. For example, call waiting is a feature provided and managed on the iPhone by the service provider (Carrier).


Axel F.

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Mar 20, 2025 8:54 PM in response to Etman_r2

There is no way to get the information that you are looking for while placing a call or prior to making a call. There is no hidden setting. Another thing is that if this feature would ever be available, then it would be provided and managed by the Carrier and not Apple. For example, call waiting is a feature provided and managed on the iPhone by the service provider (Carrier).


Axel F.

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