Truecaller

Truecaller is a smartphone application that identifies incoming calls and messages, and provides features like spam blocking and scam detection.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to regulatory scrutiny from India's TRAI and Meity over its caller identification and Do Not Disturb features.

Latest on Truecaller

• Truecaller launches scam checker tool for links, numbers, and messages
• Truecaller takes its scam intelligence to the open web as it looks beyond caller ID
• Truecaller launches ‘post-call actions’ to simplify follow-up actions
• Show DND choice to users, not 'frequently blocked' label: TRAI on dedicated series row with Truecaller
• Truecaller row: TRAI seeks 'designated agency' status under IT Act; Meity examining it
• Why Truecaller & TRAI Are Clashing Over 140 And 1600 Number Tags

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