Truecaller brings real-time caller ID to iPhone users

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Jan 23, 2025

Discover Truecaller's exciting update as it introduces live caller ID for iPhone users with iOS 18. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in different markets, especially India. Technical insights into encrypted data management reveal how these advancements enhance the user experience. Tune in to learn about the intersection of technology and user privacy in the world of caller identification!

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Truecaller's iOS Focus

Truecaller, a Swedish company, launched a major release after its co-founders stepped down.
This release focuses on iOS improvements, despite Android having more users, due to higher iOS revenue.

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Challenges in India

Truecaller relaunched its iOS app in 2022 for better spam detection by storing more numbers locally.
However, this wasn't enough due to high calling activity, especially in India, exceeding the offline database capacity.

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Competition and Previous Updates

In India, a new service called CNAP is emerging as a potential competitor.
Truecaller's 2023 live caller ID update on iOS involved interacting with Siri, which wasn't real-time.

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