Truecaller, the leading caller identification app, has added a call recording feature to both iOS and Android.
While both operating systems prohibit apps from recording calls natively, Truecaller gets around the restriction by dialing a dedicated recording line, according to IANS on Wednesday.
Users on Android can initiate a recording call directly from Truecaller’s dialer. If they are using another dialer, Truecaller will display a floating recording button.
To merge incoming and outgoing calls on iOS, users must call a recording line via the Truecaller app.
On Android, users can start a recording call directly from Truecaller’s dialer. Truecaller will display a floating recording button if they are using another dialer.
To merge incoming and outgoing calls on iOS, users must use the Truecaller app to call a recording line.
However, in 2022, Google restricted access to its Accessibility API, which many apps, including Truecaller, used to record calls, forcing the company to remove the feature from its apps.
Furthermore, the company stated that, in addition to call recording, it will provide users with transcripts in the coming weeks.
According to the report, Truecaller has been testing this feature with a small number of iOS users in the US, and the company has now made this feature available to all users who have a premium subscription.
Truecaller now offers three plans in the United States, including a basic ad-free plan for $1 per month, a premium plan with call recording for $3.99 per month, and a top-tier plan with call screening assistant for $4.49 per month.
Furthermore, Truecaller co-founder Nami Zarringhalam stated that the company intends to roll out this feature in multiple countries, including India, which is its largest market.
Truecaller has over 500,000 users in the United States, with 10% on a subscription plan, according to the company.
The company has over 350 million users worldwide, with India having the most (100 million).