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CNAP vs Truecaller: How India’s Official Caller ID System Differs From the Popular App
India’s CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) uses operator-verified SIM records to display caller names at the network level, while Truecaller runs as an app using community data for caller ID, spam detection and insights. CNAP works without Internet, and a broader rollout is expected by early 2026.
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Phones To Get Verified Caller ID System Soon, No Internet Needed
India is gearing up to launch its own official caller ID system, where it will flash the registered name of the caller on your screen the moment your phone rings.
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TRAI and DoT Approve Implementation of Feature to Display Caller Names During Incoming Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday approved a proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which mandates the name of the caller to be displayed as the default on the receiver’s phone. The feature, called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), will leverage the caller’s information registered after verifying their ...
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Truecaller to Discontinue Call Recording Feature on iPhones from September 30
Truecaller will soon stop offering the call recording functionality on iPhone. The Swedish caller ID app re-introduced this ability on both Android and iOS platforms almost two years ago, following the prior discontinuation after Google cracked down on APIs designed for accessibility features related to voice calls. Instead, Truecaller will focus o...
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LiveCaller Launched as Free Truecaller Alternative for iPhone Users With iOS 18
LiveCaller has been launched as a free real-time caller ID application for iPhones and an alternative to Truecaller and Hiya. Leveraging Apple's iOS 18.2 framework, it displays caller details directly on the screen. The app offers free protection against spam, robocalls, telemarketers, and fraud. Unlike its competitors, LiveCaller doesn't require c...
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DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.
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Telecom Regulator Recommends Ending STD Codes, Calls For 10-Digit Landline Number System
This proposal also involves a shift to dialing all calls with a prefix of '0' and an area code for fixed-line services, signaling a major change in India's telecom system.
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Truecaller Rolls Out Real-Time Caller ID and Automatic Blocking of Spam Calls for iPhone
For a long time, Truecaller had been peripherally equipped for the iPhone due to Apple’s stringent walled garden, but not anymore. The company on Wednesday announced that it is rolling out API support for iPhone that will enable features such as real-time caller identification and automatic blocking of spam telephone calls on Apple devices.
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Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay
Apple Business Connect has been updated with Business Caller ID, Branded Mail, and the ability to see brand information while using Tap to Pay on iPhone. These features will be available to all businesses even if they do not have a physical presence, according to Apple.
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Truecaller Fraud Insurance Launched in India for iOS and Android Users
Truecaller announced an insurance protection plan to protect users against mobile frauds on Thursday. The plan, dubbed Truecaller Fraud Insurance, is being offered to the paid subscribers of the app on both Android and iOS. The new plan is currently only available in India, and will be rolled out in other regions later. The caller ID platform has p...
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CNAP Caller ID Service Trials to Curb Spam Calls Rolled Out in Limited Form in India: Report
Telecom operators have begun limited tests of the CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) caller ID display service in India, according to a report. The new CNAP system is being tested in two regions in the country, despite pushback from telcos amid increasing pressure from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecom (Do...
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Truecaller AI Call Scanner Feature to Prevent AI-Based Voice Scams Launched: How It Works
Truecaller is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature to help users detect AI calls. The caller ID tracking platform is rolling out the AI Call Scanner feature which can detect whether the voice of the person on the call belongs to a human or an AI. The company highlighted the rising cases of AI voice scams, where bad actors ...
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Vi Partners With Truecaller to Prevent Customer Service Fraud Calls
Vi (Vodafone Idea) India has collaborated with Truecaller to ensure safe and reliable communication for its users. The announcement was made on July 13. It aims to prevent users from customer service frauds and offer trusted communication. The number of customer service frauds have increased lately. Hence, the telecom company has partnered with Tru...
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Truecaller to Make Caller ID Service Available on WhatsApp for Improved Spam Detection, CEO Says
Truecaller will bring its caller ID service to apps like WhatsApp that support calling over the Internet. Currently in beta phase, the feature will be rolled out to users globally later in May, according to details shared by CEO Alan Mamedi.
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Truecaller Launches Live Caller ID for iPhone Users: All Details
Truecaller has introduced an update for iOS users. They will be able to use the app to get live caller IDs using the ‘Hey Siri’ prompt but iPhone users would have to subscribe to a paid tier. In India, the app offers Premium and Gold Premium plans.
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CNAP vs Truecaller: How India’s Official Caller ID System Differs From the Popular App
India’s CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) uses operator-verified SIM records to display caller names at the network level, while Truecaller runs as an app using community data for caller ID, spam detection and insights. CNAP works without Internet, and a broader rollout is expected by early 2026.
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Phones To Get Verified Caller ID System Soon, No Internet Needed
India is gearing up to launch its own official caller ID system, where it will flash the registered name of the caller on your screen the moment your phone rings.
-
TRAI and DoT Approve Implementation of Feature to Display Caller Names During Incoming Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday approved a proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which mandates the name of the caller to be displayed as the default on the receiver’s phone. The feature, called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), will leverage the caller’s information registered after verifying their ...
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Truecaller to Discontinue Call Recording Feature on iPhones from September 30
Truecaller will soon stop offering the call recording functionality on iPhone. The Swedish caller ID app re-introduced this ability on both Android and iOS platforms almost two years ago, following the prior discontinuation after Google cracked down on APIs designed for accessibility features related to voice calls. Instead, Truecaller will focus o...
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LiveCaller Launched as Free Truecaller Alternative for iPhone Users With iOS 18
LiveCaller has been launched as a free real-time caller ID application for iPhones and an alternative to Truecaller and Hiya. Leveraging Apple's iOS 18.2 framework, it displays caller details directly on the screen. The app offers free protection against spam, robocalls, telemarketers, and fraud. Unlike its competitors, LiveCaller doesn't require c...
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DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.
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Telecom Regulator Recommends Ending STD Codes, Calls For 10-Digit Landline Number System
This proposal also involves a shift to dialing all calls with a prefix of '0' and an area code for fixed-line services, signaling a major change in India's telecom system.
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Truecaller Rolls Out Real-Time Caller ID and Automatic Blocking of Spam Calls for iPhone
For a long time, Truecaller had been peripherally equipped for the iPhone due to Apple’s stringent walled garden, but not anymore. The company on Wednesday announced that it is rolling out API support for iPhone that will enable features such as real-time caller identification and automatic blocking of spam telephone calls on Apple devices.
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Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay
Apple Business Connect has been updated with Business Caller ID, Branded Mail, and the ability to see brand information while using Tap to Pay on iPhone. These features will be available to all businesses even if they do not have a physical presence, according to Apple.
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Truecaller Fraud Insurance Launched in India for iOS and Android Users
Truecaller announced an insurance protection plan to protect users against mobile frauds on Thursday. The plan, dubbed Truecaller Fraud Insurance, is being offered to the paid subscribers of the app on both Android and iOS. The new plan is currently only available in India, and will be rolled out in other regions later. The caller ID platform has p...
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CNAP Caller ID Service Trials to Curb Spam Calls Rolled Out in Limited Form in India: Report
Telecom operators have begun limited tests of the CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) caller ID display service in India, according to a report. The new CNAP system is being tested in two regions in the country, despite pushback from telcos amid increasing pressure from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecom (Do...
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Truecaller AI Call Scanner Feature to Prevent AI-Based Voice Scams Launched: How It Works
Truecaller is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature to help users detect AI calls. The caller ID tracking platform is rolling out the AI Call Scanner feature which can detect whether the voice of the person on the call belongs to a human or an AI. The company highlighted the rising cases of AI voice scams, where bad actors ...
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Vi Partners With Truecaller to Prevent Customer Service Fraud Calls
Vi (Vodafone Idea) India has collaborated with Truecaller to ensure safe and reliable communication for its users. The announcement was made on July 13. It aims to prevent users from customer service frauds and offer trusted communication. The number of customer service frauds have increased lately. Hence, the telecom company has partnered with Tru...
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Truecaller to Make Caller ID Service Available on WhatsApp for Improved Spam Detection, CEO Says
Truecaller will bring its caller ID service to apps like WhatsApp that support calling over the Internet. Currently in beta phase, the feature will be rolled out to users globally later in May, according to details shared by CEO Alan Mamedi.
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Truecaller Launches Live Caller ID for iPhone Users: All Details
Truecaller has introduced an update for iOS users. They will be able to use the app to get live caller IDs using the ‘Hey Siri’ prompt but iPhone users would have to subscribe to a paid tier. In India, the app offers Premium and Gold Premium plans.
