‘AI not accurate enough to block calls automatically’: Truecaller CEO Rishit JhunjhunwalaTruecaller CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala explains the app's stance on AI spam blocking, emphasizing user consent. He highlights Truecaller's cont...
21 Mar, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Truecaller joins telcos against AI-based number blockingTruecaller opposes mandatory AI-driven blocking of spam calls, emphasizing user consent and the potential inaccuracies of AI models. CEO Ri...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
TRAI proposes AI tools to detect & block spam calls, messagesTelecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules. Telecom companies will soon be allowed to use AI tools. These tools will help detect and blo...
13 Mar, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Airtel's AI filter finds 71 bn pesky calls and 2.9 bn messages till JanBharti Airtel has taken a bold stand against the growing wave of scams. With the help of its advanced AI spam detection system, the company...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Airtel flags 71 billion spam calls, 2.9 billion messages since 2024Bharti Airtel said it has flagged more than 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion spam messages since launching its AI-based spam filter in...
10 Feb, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
PIB confirms: You can block telemarketers using TRAI’s DND appTRAI’s DND App is legit, says PIB. Users can curb spam calls by it. The app is available across platforms
19 May, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
Apple iOS 18.2 introduces real-time spam blocking with Truecaller: Here’s how it worksiOS 18.2’s Live Caller ID Lookup API empowers apps like Truecaller to enhance spam detection and blocking in real-time, bringing iPhones cl...
22 Jan, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
Trai to roll out user-friendly DND app to combat spam menace"The intention is to make it user-friendly... the experience should be good, and it should become the preferred app for DND registration," ...
17 Dec, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
Bharti Airtel's AI system blocks 154 million spam calls, 8 million such SMS in West BengalBharti Airtel stated its AI-powered detection system identified 154 million potential spam calls and 8 million spam SMS messages in Bengal....
23 Oct, 2024, 09.52 PM IST
DoT to launch pilot for caller name display service to combat spam callsThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon conduct a pilot to test the implementation of the caller's name display service (CNAP)...
17 May, 2024, 06.24 PM IST
Spam calls and messages: How to activate DND on Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and VodafoneBlock spam calls by activating Do Not Disturb feature. Use codes to block specific call categories. Follow network-specific steps for Jio, ...
03 Apr, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Truecaller adds AI-powered spam blocking feature for Android usersTruecaller's premium Android update enhances spam call blocking with AI, attracting users with improved filtering. The app introduces featu...
19 Mar, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
How to block irritating marketing spam calls, activate Do Not Disturb (DND) on Jio, Airtel, ViDespite several measures by Trai in the past few years, the problem of pesky telemarketing calls and messages has remained as it is. Howeve...
06 Jul, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
Tired of spam calls? Block promotional calls in some easy steps on Android, iOS phonesSpam calls are a pain but don’t worry as we bring you the perfect solution to be at peace.
02 Jun, 2023, 02.06 AM IST
Rise in sales calls pulls India to 4th spot among nations most affected by spam calls: TruecallerInterestingly, over 202 million spam calls were made by just one spammer in India this year between January to October — which is over 6.64...
17 Dec, 2021, 07.14 PM IST
Nimbuzz's caller ID app Holaa to have India-specific featuresNimbuzz plans to offer India-specific features on its free caller identification app Holaa as it seeks to differentiate the product from it...
14 Apr, 2015, 09.25 AM IST
How to use apps for your smartphone to cut spam SMS, email & unwanted callsConstantly buried under heaps of spam SMS, email & unwanted calls? Block them and you’ll save a lot of time. ET guides you how to use apps ...
24 Aug, 2011, 01.32 PM IST