Truecaller‘s sophisticated real-time caller ID and advanced spam-blocking capabilities are now available to iPhone users via Apple‘s Live Caller ID Lookup framework. According to Truecaller, it is an automatic spam call blocking that is now accessible globally on iPhones.
This privacy-first feature enables third-party apps, such as Truecaller, to safely give live caller identification, delivering much-needed functionality to the iOS platform.
In its release notes, Apple stated that “new APIs allow developers like Truecaller to fetch information from their servers and provide live caller ID for incoming calls, in a privacy-preserving way.”
Truecaller was previously only peripherally compatible with the iPhone due to Apple’s strict walled garden, however this is no longer the case. For Wednesday, the firm announced that it would be rolling out API support for iPhone, allowing for features like real-time caller identification and automatic spam call blocking for Apple devices. This move is claimed to bring the iOS version of the app on line with its Android counterpart, which has been offering the aforementioned capabilities and more for years.
Truecaller is the first company to implement this unique infrastructure on a large scale. It employs advanced homomorphic encryption to protect user privacy while assuring accurate caller identification. With iOS 18.2 or later, iPhone users may finally enjoy the same powerful experience that Android users have had for years.
The update’s new capabilities, including auto-blocking of spam calls and live Caller ID, will begin to roll out on January 22 and will be available to Truecaller Premium subscribers globally in the coming days. Free users can still use certain functions, such as ad-supported number lookup and verified business caller ID.
Truecaller claims that its most recent software update for iPhone assures that the device may use its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to recognize calls. It adds support for Apple’s Live Caller ID Lookup framework, which claims to give live caller identification. This API, which was introduced with iOS 18 last year, allows third-party apps to check incoming calls against known spam numbers on the server.
The API employs homomorphic encryption, which the company claims safeguards user privacy. It conceals the client’s IP address, employs anonymous authentication, and obscures the incoming phone number. With its debut, the iPhone can now automatically filter spam calls.
Rishit Jhunjhunwala, CEO of Truecaller, commented on the release, saying, “We are excited to bring Truecaller’s full power to iPhone.” We see huge potential and growth in our iPhone user base, and compatibility with Truecaller’s Android experience has been high on their wishlist. This upgrade accomplishes that and more while maintaining privacy for all calling activity.”
Truecaller has been preventing unsolicited conversations for over 15 years. Now, it has combined its powerful AI with a global database of over 433 million active users to deliver seamless caller detection on iPhone. Truecaller can now identify nearly all incoming calls, ensuring that no call is left unanswered or unidentified as long as it contains important information.
Truecaller is also introducing a Premium Family Plan, which allows customers to share Truecaller Premium’s services with up to four additional family members for a reasonable monthly or annual fee. Truecaller Premium offers several benefits, including an ad-free experience, improved search functionality, and priority customer assistance.
Automated spam call blocking is accessible internationally while the live caller ID technology is being implemented. It is available to Truecaller Premium members who have an iPhone running iOS 18.2. Free users will continue to be limited to the present ad-supported manual number search and caller ID features of Verified Businesses. The writer who shared the article referred to Gadgets 360 members, who were able to confirm that the features are now accessible for iPhone.
To enable this, you can follow this guide:
Update the Truecaller app to version 14.0 or later from the iPhone App Store.
While these features are new, the firm has been teasing the introduction of native iOS compatibility for several months. Following the release of the iOS 18 upgrade and a live caller ID API in September, Truecaller Co-founder Alan Mamedi expressed his satisfaction with X (previously Twitter), remarking, “Truecaller finally works on iPhone.”
The final major innovation is the opportunity to subscribe to the Premium Family plan through the app. The business claims that users may now enjoy and share services like Truecaller AI Assistant with up to four more individuals for a modest monthly or annual fee. For Indian consumers, the Truecaller Premium membership provides fraud insurance.
Previously, Truecaller on iOS used the CallKit Call Directory framework to identify and stop calls based on a specified list of numbers. However, this system had limitations in handling large-scale calling activity, particularly in high-traffic regions such as India and the United States. The new real-time lookup removes these limitations, allowing Truecaller to detect and stop calls as they arrive, enhancing accuracy and coverage.
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