For a very long time, Truecaller had been peripherally outfitted for the iPhone because of Apple’s stringent walled backyard, however not anymore. The corporate on Wednesday introduced it was rolling out API assist for iPhone that will allow options akin to real-time caller identification and computerized blocking of spam phone calls on Apple units. This transfer is claimed to carry the iOS model of the app at par with its Android counterpart, which has provided the aforementioned options and extra, for years.
Truecaller’s New iPhone Options
Truecaller says that its newest app replace for iPhone ensures the gadget can leverage its synthetic intelligence (AI) capabilities to determine calls. It brings assist for Apple’s Stay Caller ID Lookup framework, which is claimed to offer dwell caller ID. Launched final yr with iOS 18, this API permits third-party apps to test incoming calls towards the server for identified spam numbers.
The API makes use of homomorphic encryption which, the corporate claims, protects consumer privateness. It hides the shopper’s IP tackle, makes use of nameless authentication, and hides the incoming cellphone quantity. With its arrival, the iPhone can now additionally benefit from computerized spam name blocking functionality.
Automated spam calls blocking is accessible globally whereas the dwell caller ID characteristic is being rolled out. It’s accessible to Truecaller Premium subscribers with an iPhone working iOS 18.2. Free customers will nonetheless be restricted to the prevailing ad-supported handbook quantity search and caller ID of Verified Companies options. Devices 360 can verify that the options at the moment are accessible on iPhone.
New Options on Truecaller for iOS
Here is learn how to allow it:
- Replace Truecaller app to model 14.0 or later through the iPhone’s App Retailer.
- Open iPhone Settings > Apps > Cellphone > Name Blocking & Identification.
- Allow all Truecaller toggles and restart the app.
Whereas these options are new, the corporate has been teasing the arrival of native iOS assist over the previous few months. Following the introduction of the iOS 18 replace and a dwell caller ID API in September, Truecaller Co-founder Alan Mamedi shared his constructive ideas on X (previously Twitter), stating, “Truecaller lastly works on iPhone”.
The final notable addition is the flexibility to subscribe to the Premium Household plan throughout the app. The corporate says customers can now get pleasure from and share options akin to Truecaller AI Assistant, with as much as 4 further folks at a low month-to-month or annual worth. For customers in India, the Truecaller Premium subscription additionally consists of fraud insurance coverage.
