Truecaller gets new AI feature to block spam calls

Even if the caller's number is new, Truecaller's new AI feature can verify from all known caller lists and block potential spam and telemarketing calls.

Truecaller is one of the most widely used caller identification service apps on both iOS and Android phones worldwide.

Now, Truecaller is releasing a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature for early detection and blocking of annoying spam calls.

The new AI feature 'Max' protection can match the caller's number with Truecaller's database faster. And, even if the caller's number is new, it can verify from all known caller lists and block potential spam and telemarketing calls.

However, this feature is available only to premium users with Android. It won't be available on the iOS version, as Apple, a strong advocate of user privacy, restricts all apps on its iOS platform from accessing the spam call status of the callers. This is the reason why Truecaller has more features on Android than on the iOS version.

The AI call screening feature is being deployed to premium subscription users with the latest update v13.58 titled 'Max Protection'.

Here's how to set up AI-based Max protection on Truecaller:

Step 1: Open Truecaller >> tap three dots at the top right corner.

Step 2: Select 'Settings' >> tap 'Block' >> scroll down to find 'Max' and enable it.

In India, Truecaller offers four annual subscription plans-- Connect, Assistant, Assistant Family (up to four members) and Gold-- for Rs 529, Rs 1,499, Rs 2,999 and Rs 5000, respectively. There are also monthly and quarterly (only for Connect) options with prices starting at Rs 149.

Besides early detection and blocking of spam calls, premium Truecaller service offers additional benefits such as call-recording option, call screening option, live chat support, and more.

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