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Truecaller Launches Family Protection With Android Remote Call Controls in Pilot Markets

A four-country pilot will inform a wider rollout planned for early 2026.

Overview

  • The feature lets up to five people form a trusted group where a Family Admin sets protection levels and shares blocklists to tackle scams and unwanted calls.
  • On Android, the admin receives real-time alerts during suspected scam calls, can view basic device status such as battery level and phone activity, and can remotely end flagged calls.
  • Family Protection is built into the Android and iOS apps at no cost, with an optional Premium Family plan that adds advanced spam blocking, automatic rejection of high-risk numbers, and an ad-free experience.
  • The pilot is live in Sweden, Chile, Malaysia, and Kenya, with early usage insights guiding refinements before broader deployment.
  • Truecaller cites rising fraud and new network-level caller-name efforts such as India’s planned CNAP as it expands beyond caller ID, with India among markets slated for Q1 2026 expansion.