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Truecaller Introduces Real-Time Caller ID for iPhone Users

The update leverages iOS 18's new Live Caller ID Lookup framework, bringing parity with Android while ensuring user privacy through homomorphic encryption.

Truecaller live caller ID on iOS
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Overview

  • Truecaller has rolled out real-time caller ID functionality for iPhone users, enabled through Apple's Live Caller ID Lookup framework introduced in iOS 18.
  • The feature uses homomorphic encryption, ensuring caller information is processed securely without revealing user data to Truecaller's servers.
  • iPhone users can activate the feature by adjusting settings in the Phone app and toggling Truecaller options, requiring a Premium subscription starting at $9.99 per month.
  • The update also includes automatic spam call blocking, a redesigned interface, and the ability to search up to 2,000 previously identified calls.
  • Truecaller plans to expand features further, including adding support for displaying caller images in the future.