Truecaller

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The in-app voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)-based feature would let users make free, high quality, low latency and quick to connect audio calls through Wi-Fi or mobile data connectivity.

Truecaller introduces free voice calling feature

This new feature has been introduced to Android, with iOS to follow soon.

19 Jun 2019 6:18 PM

The decision has been taken in lieu of discarded support from Windows Mobile’s developers and Microsoft itself. (Photo: Pixabay)

Truecaller pulled out of Microsoft Store

Joining the list of some popular apps ditching the old platform, Windows Phone users will have to rely on the website to lookup numbers.

27 Jun 2018 9:26 PM

Last year, the Swedish company had launched Truecaller Pay as its first step of foraying into the digital payments segment, incorporating the Unified Payment Interface-based transfers in its app.

Truecaller acquires Chillr

Truecaller has acquired Kerala-based payments app to strengthen its payments services.

17 Jun 2018 1:26 AM

Phone number search engine Truecaller on Wednesday announced a strategic investment into the payment space in India by acquiring Chillr, the country's first multi-bank payments app.

Truecaller acquires Chillr to enter into payment space in India

Zarringhalam did not disclose the amount paid and the terms and conditions for acquiring the Chillr.

13 Jun 2018 6:39 PM

Users also have the power to customize the frequency of backup between daily, weekly, monthly and on demand. The upgrade enables the recovery of any lost data from Google Drive which Truecaller can restore to its last saved state.

Truecaller now lets you backup contacts, call history and block list

Truecaller Backup will simplify a user’s transition to a new phone by backing-up contacts and settings, and stored on their Google Drive.

15 Jan 2018 7:58 PM

Most messages containing an OTP are filled with other text, however, all we are searching for is that number. Truecaller has created a copy button on the notification containing the OTP.

Truecaller solves cluttered OTP messages and improves flash

As we sit and wait for the OTP to appear in our inbox, the bigger hassle is when trying to copy the code. Truecaller has a solution.

11 Jan 2018 1:29 PM

Integration with Truecaller has enabled 1mg to seamlessly on-board new users. (Photo: PTI)

Truecaller reports 21 per cent surge in user registration on '1mg'

Integration with Truecaller SDK enables new 1mg users to instantly sign-up in a simple and quick manner.

23 Oct 2017 3:05 PM

On a weekly basis approximately 82 million spam texts or SMS are received by Indian users, out of which 24 million are automatically blocked.

Truecaller’s new update for ios 11 will filter out junk SMS from iMessage

The new feature will filter out SMS and MMS spam from iMessage and send them directly to a junk tab.

26 Sep 2017 8:17 PM

Truecaller launches ads manager for small and medium business

The platform will enable small and medium sized businesses to manage their ad campaigns running on Truecaller’s ad platform proactively.

21 Sep 2017 6:31 PM

You can now send or request money, recharge, or even Flash Message any contact from your native phone book.

Truecaller rolls out new features for its users

Users in India will also be able to scan a number and pay directly using Truecaller Pay

06 Sep 2017 4:17 PM

Real estate on Truecaller has appreciated to the extent that over 70 per cent of existing advertisers have decided to continue to invest in Truecaller’s mobile advertising inventory.

Truecaller reaches a new milestone

The daily impression rate on Truecaller’s in-app advertising platform has grown by over 300 per cent in the past year.

23 Aug 2017 4:19 PM

The receiver of the request can just click the notification and make payments after entering their registered MPIN in the app when prompted.

Truecaller adds ‘request money’ feature to Truecaller Pay

The new feature allows users can send a direct payment request to a fellow Truecaller user, via Android notifications.

14 Aug 2017 5:03 PM

This update enables users to launch a Duo video call with a single tap within the Truecaller app, and switches between WiFi and cellular data for uninterrupted conversation.

Truecaller integrates video calling capability with Google Duo

The new feature will now make video calling available to its 250 million plus users globally.

01 Aug 2017 2:01 PM

Simplifying communication into a minimalistic user interface, Flash Messaging helps users avoid cluttered SMS inboxes and ten-second calls.

Truecaller introduces 'Flash Messaging' feature on iOS

Over 41 million users have upgraded to the Flash-embedded version of Truecaller 8 for Android.

06 Jul 2017 9:22 PM

Truecaller launches Flash Messaging on iOS

Flash Messaging is a shorthand way for users to communicate via pre-defined messages, phrases and emojis.

03 Jul 2017 8:49 PM

Amidst all the digital growth noise India’s Internet users continue to grow, and now stands at 355 million internet users, which puts India number two in the market.

Truecaller users are now making over a billion calls per month

Truecaller has officially surpassed FB, and is now the 4th most downloaded app in India.

01 Jun 2017 4:25 PM

The latest features also include a new ringtone and some additional under-the-hood changes and improvements for the Android version of the app.

New features arrive on Truecaller

Truecaller has added group messaging and MMS features for all Android users

22 May 2017 9:25 PM

Truecaller also announced that a strategic agreement to integrate Google Duo, a video calling service, within the Truecaller app.

Truecaller's announcements from the ‘Stay Ahead’ event

Truecaller has announced a completely new redesign of the Android app.

28 Mar 2017 9:05 PM

Called Truecaller Pay, it will allow users of the app to instantly create a UPI id, send money to any UPI id or a mobile number registered with the BHIM app.

ICICI Bank,Truecaller unite for UPI-based payment

It will also enable users to recharge their mobile number from within the Truecaller app itself.

28 Mar 2017 2:54 PM

According to a senior CISF official, “The caller threatened to hijack Air India flight number 38095, and warned the call centre executive not to inform the police.

Hijack call to Air India keeps officials on toes

In the primary investigation, CISF officials discovered that the caller’s number belonged to a minor boy from Srinagar.

09 Dec 2016 3:17 AM

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