Hold Assist: Apple’s New  Tech to Never Wait on Calls Again

Automatic call queue detection

Alerts you when a representative is available

Matches Google’s Android feature “Hold for Me”

Silent wait in background You receive notification when agent picks up Saves time & frustration

Processed on device (no recordings saved)

Designed with Apple’s privacy-first model

Coming in iOS 18

Beta available to developers now, full release expected fall 2025