Truecaller has rolled out a substantial update for iPhone users, bringing new features that focus on enhancing communication security. Notably, the complete Live Caller ID experience is now available on iPhone, leveraging a seamless Siri shortcut to identify incoming calls. Furthermore, Truecaller’s iOS app has undergone significant improvements, including a remarkable tenfold enhancement in spam and business call detection since August 2022.
Enhanced Features of Truecaller on iOS Platform: Version 12.34
Truecaller Enhances iPhone Experience with Live Caller ID via Siri Integration: Activate with Voice Commands for Incoming Calls from Unknown Numbers
Truecaller’s Live Caller ID with Siri Integration Enables Quick Capture and Presentation of Caller Information for Incoming Calls from Unknown Numbers.
Empowering Users with Community Input: Truecaller Update Enables Viewing and Adding Comments on Spam-Marked Numbers, Enhancing Spam Detection Capabilities with User-Reported Experiences
Comments on Spam Numbers:Truecaller Update Enables Viewing and Adding Comments on Spam-Marked Numbers, Enhancing Spam Detection Capabilities with User-Reported Experiences.
Improved SMS Filtering: Truecaller Enhances SMS Categorization Feature for iOS 16 and Newer, Automatically Sorting Messages into Categories for Enhanced Organization and Convenience in Select Countries
Setting up Truecaller Live Caller ID on iPhone is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:
- Install Truecaller: Download and install the Truecaller app from the App Store on your iPhone.
- Sign up or Sign in: Launch the Truecaller app and sign up for a new account if you are a new user, or sign in if you already have an existing account.
- Grant Permissions: Allow Truecaller to access your contacts, microphone, and notifications when prompted. These permissions are necessary for the Live Caller ID feature to function properly.
- Enable Siri Integration: In the Truecaller app, go to Settings > General > Siri & Search. Toggle on the “Search & Suggestions” option for Truecaller. This will enable the integration of Truecaller with Siri.
- Activate Siri Shortcut: Open the Siri & Search settings on your iPhone and create a custom Siri Shortcut for Truecaller by tapping on the “+” icon and selecting Truecaller from the list of available apps. You can assign a custom phrase like “Search Truecaller” for Siri to identify incoming calls.
- Test Live Caller ID: Now, when you receive an incoming call from an unknown number, you can activate Siri by saying the custom phrase you assigned, e.g., “Hey Siri, Search Truecaller.” Siri will then use Truecaller’s Live Caller ID feature to identify the caller and present the information on the calling scree
