New Delhi: Truecaller has introduced an update for Android users, bringing in features like group voice calling, Smart SMS, and Inbox Cleaner.
The new features have been introduced based on user feedback. Group Voice Calls enable the ability to make cross-border voice calls with up to eight people simultaneously, whereas Smart SMS uses integrates algorithm to filter out spam, categorise useful information, and remind you of payments. Lastly, the new Inbox Cleaner feature lets consumers free up space on their phones by removing unused messages.
Truecaller will also help identify spam users in the group if they have been added without the user’s knowledge. Users will be able to add new participants to a voice call even without adding them to their directory. The app will reflect each participant’s city and also show whether another user is busy in another call or offline. Truecaller says all group voice calls are secured with symmetric encryption. In addition, the feature offers a callback option from the call logs, which makes it easier to manage the group when calling back.
Another feature called Smart SMS will be added to Truecaller and will help identify and filter spam, categorize useful information and even remind you of pending payments. This functionality will be rolled out to users in India, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. It will soon be available in Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sweden, and the United States.
Finally, Truecaller will get a new Inbox Cleaner to help users erase all those old unwanted messages in just seconds. Inbox Cleaner from the menu will show you how many old OTP and SMS spam you have accumulated and another press of the “clean” button will quickly and efficiently remove old SMS without affecting your important data. Android users can update to the latest version from Google Play Store to see the changes.
