iOS 18.2 introduces a Live Caller ID Lookup API, enabling Truecaller to provide real-time spam call identification and blocking on iPhones, matching Android functionality.
Technical Implementation
- Uses homomorphic encryption for privacy-protected number verification
- Encrypts phone numbers locally before server checks
- Allows live database access instead of periodic offline updates
- First large-scale deployment of this encryption for Caller ID
New Features
- Automatic spam call blocking
- Search capability for up to 2,000 previous calls
- Business verification in free version
- Full functionality requires subscription ($9.99/month or $74.99/year)
- Family plan: $14.99/month or $99/year for 5 users
Setup Instructions
- Update to Truecaller version 14.0+
- Navigate to Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification
- Enable all Truecaller switches
- Reopen Truecaller app
The update is rolling out globally over several days, marking a significant improvement in iOS spam protection while maintaining Apple’s privacy standards.
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