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 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.