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3 tricks to send WhatsApp messages to any unsaved contact
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3 tricks to send WhatsApp messages to any unsaved contact

Sending WhatsApp messages to an unsaved phone number is officially impossible to date. But there are some tricks you can use to do so

'Call It Out': Network18 and Truecaller to host event on women’s online safety today
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'Call It Out': Network18 and Truecaller to host event on women’s online safety today

The event which is being held at the Oberoi Hotel will be addressing issues pertaining to online safety and security in today’s digital world and take into account the steps taken toward making the online space safer for women and building a safe environment for them

Truecaller Version 12 to add more features for Android users: Find out what’s new on the updated app
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Truecaller Version 12 to add more features for Android users: Find out what’s new on the updated app

Truecaller Version 12 will be launched for Android users initially in the coming weeks; it is not known when this will be rolled out for iOS users.

Truecaller rolls out Smart SMS, group voice calling and Inbox Cleaner for Android users
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Truecaller rolls out Smart SMS, group voice calling and Inbox Cleaner for Android users

Smart SMS uses an integrated algorithm that filters spam, collects and separates useful information, and sets payment reminders.

Truecaller collaborates with MapMyIndia, FactChecker to update COVID Healthcare Directory
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Truecaller collaborates with MapMyIndia, FactChecker to update COVID Healthcare Directory

A newly added MapMyIndia banner inside the Truecaller app contains details of COVID-19-related healthcare facilities.

Truecaller launches COVID-19 healthcare directory in India; information sourced from govt database
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Truecaller launches COVID-19 healthcare directory in India; information sourced from govt database

Besides searching for hospitals, the Truecaller Healthcare directory will also help users look for care facilities.

Truecaller developer launches personal safety app Guardians that allows users to share location
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Truecaller developer launches personal safety app Guardians that allows users to share location

The app allows the option to share your GPS location privately with those you trust or keep the location sharing feature always on.

Truecaller introduces a new 'Call Reason' feature for all android users: How it works
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Truecaller introduces a new 'Call Reason' feature for all android users: How it works

Users can either choose to write custom reasons every time they make a call, or set three custom reasons that they think they would use the most.

Truecaller rolls out spam activity indicator for Android users to help them avoid spam numbers
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Truecaller rolls out spam activity indicator for Android users to help them avoid spam numbers

With the new feature, users can check spam reports, call activity, and peak calling hours of the caller.

Truecaller says its inclusion in the list of 89 apps banned by Indian Army 'unfair and unjust'
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Truecaller says its inclusion in the list of 89 apps banned by Indian Army 'unfair and unjust'

The army personnel have been warned of a strict action unless they remove these apps by 15 July.

TikTok, PUBG Mobile, Truecaller and 51 other iOS apps are reportedly accessing clipboard data without user permission
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TikTok, PUBG Mobile, Truecaller and 51 other iOS apps are reportedly accessing clipboard data without user permission

A novel feature in iOS 14 shows users a warning every time an app reads clipboard contents.

Truecaller denies reports that data of 4.75 cr Indians was put up for sale on the dark web for Rs 75,000
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Truecaller denies reports that data of 4.75 cr Indians was put up for sale on the dark web for Rs 75,000

The data on sale includes phone numbers, gender, city, mobile network, Facebook id and so on.

Truecaller apologises users for the UPI bug, denies reading SMS for credit score
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Truecaller apologises users for the UPI bug, denies reading SMS for credit score

Truecaller chief says that the UPI bug affected only 0.12 percent users of the app.

Truecaller signs up users for UPI account without their knowledge, says its a bug
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Truecaller signs up users for UPI account without their knowledge, says its a bug

Truecaller had partnered ICICI Bank to launch its UPI-based mobile payment service.

Truecaller introduces Truecaller Voice for high quality, low latency calls
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Truecaller introduces Truecaller Voice for high quality, low latency calls

Truecaller Voice will let users make free high quality, low latency and quick to connect calls.

Truecaller India users' data selling online for over Rs 1.5 lakh, company denies breach
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Truecaller India users' data selling online for over Rs 1.5 lakh, company denies breach

Truecaller has denied any breach and says that none of the financial info or passwords were compromised.

Truecaller is testing audio calling in its latest beta version on the Android app
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Truecaller is testing audio calling in its latest beta version on the Android app

Only available for beta users currently, Truecaller could later introduce video calling too

India is the second-most spammed country in the world after Brazil: Truecaller
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India is the second-most spammed country in the world after Brazil: Truecaller

More than six percent of overall calls received by users in India in 2018 were spam calls.

Truecaller's UPI payments app expected to cross 25 millions users by March 2019
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Truecaller's UPI payments app expected to cross 25 millions users by March 2019

As many as 50 percent of new Truecaller Pay users are said to be first time UPI users.

Truecaller launches a chat app for Android with spam, fake news protection
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Truecaller launches a chat app for Android with spam, fake news protection

Truecaller Chat aims to prevent the problems caused by spam, false information from going viral.