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| Truecaller's reintroduction of call recording support on its popular caller identification app.Photo by LindseyLaMont on Unsplash |
Truecaller, the popular caller identification app, has reintroduced its call recording feature for iOS and Android. The feature was previously available on Android, but was discontinued after Google cracked down on apps using an API designed for accessibility features to record calls.
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| The integration of AI-powered transcription and the upcoming global rollout further enhance the usability of this feature/Photo Credit: Truecaller |
Truecaller's new call recording feature works differently on iOS and Android. On iOS, Truecaller uses a workaround that involves dialing a recording line that users must merge with an incoming call. When the call ends, the user will be notified that the recording is ready. For outgoing calls, users will have to dial the recording line followed by the contact and then merge the calls.
On Android, Truecaller users who have set Truecaller as their default dialler app will be able to seamlessly record a call with the press of a button. On the other hand, users who prefer the built-in dialler, such as Google's Phone app, will see a floating recording button that will start recording the call.
Truecaller's call recording feature is only available to Premium subscribers. A Truecaller Premium subscription costs $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year.
Truecaller's call recording feature is a useful tool for users who want to keep track of important phone calls. The feature can also be used to record customer service calls or to record calls from telemarketers.
In a recent blog post, Truecaller announced the reintroduction of call recording support on iOS devices in the United States. To overcome Apple's limitations, Truecaller utilizes a workaround where users merge a recording line with an incoming call. Once a call is recorded, users can conveniently access the recorded files within the Truecaller app. The app provides options to listen, rename, delete, or share the recordings. Truecaller Premium subscribers will be able to leverage this feature.
While Truecaller's website does not explicitly mention call recording as an available feature for Android, a Forbes report indicates that Android users who have designated Truecaller as their default dialer app will be able to record calls seamlessly with a single button press. If users prefer using the built-in dialer app, such as Google's Phone app, Truecaller will display a floating recording button during an ongoing call, allowing users to initiate the recording. This flexibility caters to users' preferences while ensuring a convenient call recording experience.
Truecaller is also integrating an AI-backed feature that generates transcripts of recorded calls. This functionality will gradually roll out to users in the United States over the coming weeks. The searchable transcripts offer an added layer of convenience, enabling users to quickly search for specific information within their call recordings. To adhere to legal and ethical practices, Truecaller ensures that a beep is played during recording to notify the other party involved. This aligns with the call recording experience offered by Google's Phone app on many Android devices.
Although the call recording feature for iOS and Android is currently accessible in the United States, Truecaller plans to expand its availability to other regions in the near future. A Truecaller spokesperson confirmed that call recording for iOS and Android will soon be rolled out to users in India. Truecaller Premium subscribers in various countries can expect to enjoy this feature as it becomes available in their regions.
Overall, Truecaller's call recording feature is a useful tool that can be used to keep track of important phone calls. However, the feature is only available to Premium subscribers and may not work on all devices.
If you're looking for a convenient and reliable way to record your phone calls, Truecaller's Premium subscription is the perfect solution. Sign up today and start recording your calls!