Truecaller has announced its new update for iPhone users globally. This update adds real-time caller ID and automatic spam call blocking on iOS 18.2. These features, along with other enhancements and the introduction of a Premium Family subscription plan, are being rolled out globally for paying subscribers.

The update is expected to significantly boost Truecaller’s subscription revenues, with the company aiming to surpass 1 billion SEK in recurring revenues in the coming years. Currently, iOS users account for approximately 7% (30 million) of Truecaller’s total 435 million monthly active users (MAUs). Among Truecaller’s 2.6 million paying subscribers, around 750,000 are iOS users, contributing to over 40% of the company’s premium revenue.

Previously, Truecaller’s caller ID functionality on iOS was limited to a small local database on users’ devices. The latest update integrates Truecaller’s global database and AI capabilities to identify as many calls as possible. Apple’s new Live Caller ID Lookup framework, designed for apps like Truecaller, enables live caller ID with privacy-preserving homomorphic encryption. Truecaller is the first company to deploy this technology at scale for caller identification.

Another key addition is automatic spam call blocking, a long-requested feature among iOS users. Truecaller Premium subscribers can now benefit from these features globally at the same pricing as the Android offering. Free users on iOS will continue to have access to ad-supported manual number search and verified business caller ID.

The update also introduces a Premium Family subscription plan, allowing users to share Premium benefits, such as Truecaller AI Assistant, with up to four additional people. In India, the family plan includes fraud insurance, extending protection against fraud to four more family members.

Truecaller’s premium tier on iOS starts at $9.99 a month, per individual, or $74.99/year. The company also offers its family plan on iOS starting at $14.99/month or $99.99/year and the top-end Gold subscription at $249 a year.

Fredrik Kjell, COO of Truecaller, highlighted the potential of the new features: “With this we further accelerate the growth potential of our fast-growing and steady subscription revenues and our ambition to surpass 1 bn SEK in recurring revenues in the coming years. All iOS-users will be offered a free trial of our new improved service but then it will just be available for paying subscribers. With this launch we see a substantial opportunity to further increase the conversion rate on iOS which already today is more than five times higher on iOS compared to Android.”

Truecaller’s CEO, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, also expressed excitement about the update: “We are proud that we, now 15 years after Truecaller’s inception, are able to offer iOS-users the same world-class leading Caller-ID and spam blocking experience as we have developed on Android. With this launch we increase our addressable market substantially, to other segments of users and to other geographies with a higher iOS-penetration.”

To enable Truecaller on iOS 18.2, users need to:

1. Ensure they are using Truecaller for iPhone version 14.0 or later.
2. Go to iPhone Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.
3. Enable all Truecaller switches and reopen the Truecaller app.

The new features, including automatic spam blocking and real-time caller ID, are being rolled out starting today and will be available worldwide within the coming days.

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Blinkit, has expanded its instant delivery services to include smartphones and feature phones. The announcement came through Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa’s post on X, revealing partnerships with major phone manufacturers for this new service.

The 15-minute delivery service will initially be available in select areas of Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Customers can now order popular models including the Redmi 13 5G, Redmi 14C, iPhone 16, and Nokia 105 through the Blinkit app. To make purchases more accessible, the company is also offering no-cost EMI options on most devices.

Now get smartphones and feature phones delivered in just 10 minutes!

We’ve partnered with Xiaomi and Nokia to deliver their bestselling range in parts of Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Redmi 13 5G, Redmi 14C, iPhone 16, and Nokia 105 are already available on the Blinkit app.… pic.twitter.com/MezOCBOmo6

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) January 21, 2025

“Now get smartphones and feature phones delivered in just 15 minutes!” announced Dhindsa on X. The company plans to significantly expand its smartphone portfolio, with more brands and models to be added to the platform in the near future.

This expansion into smartphone delivery follows Blinkit’s recent venture into emergency services, where the company launched a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram. That initiative, which aims to provide crucial emergency medical transport, is also planned for expansion to other major cities.

The move represents Blinkit’s continued efforts to diversify its quick commerce offerings beyond groceries and essentials, now entering into high-value electronics with quick delivery promises.

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The OnePlus 11 is gearing up for a new update—its first since the stable OxygenOS 15 rollout began. Initially rolled out in the Indian region, the update later expanded to EU and NA markets. Although OnePlus introduced some AI features like the Circle Search during the stable update rollout, certain features were missing.

With the latest OxygenOS 15.0.0.401 update, users will now gain access to AI Check, AI Rewrite, and AI Reply functionalities. Additionally, the update includes several bug fixes and integrates the December 2024 Android security patch.

Currently, the rollout is exclusive to India, with other regions expected to follow soon. The update size is approximately 900MB, and the rollout in India is expected to be completed within a week or two.

Post-update, a user reported an issue with the Flux theme, citing that the colours appear faded. A screenshot accompanying their feedback highlights the problem. If you encounter similar or other issues, you can submit feedback by dialing *#800# and selecting the bug report option.

Changelog

Integrated AI features

• Introduces the AI Reply feature to recommend replies based on the chat context with support for diverse language styles, making the responses more natural.
• Introduces the AI check feature to check grammar, spelling, typos, punctuation, and more, for effortless and accurate writing.
• Introduces the AI rewrite feature to extend, shorten, expand, and edit your text and modify the style for more efficient and inspired writing.

Camera

• Adds Fresh, Emerald, and Clear film filters to Photo mode and Portrait mode.

System

• Improves system stability for some scenarios.
• Fixes a lag issue that might occur in some scenarios.
• Extends battery life in some scenarios.
• Integrates the December 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

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Last week the Chinese brand Xiaomi made its way into the South Korean market as it unveiled a few flagship smartphones- Xiaomi 14T and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. It is also revealed that Xiaomi plans to release more products like TVs, wearable devices, and robotic vacuum cleaners by next month in South Korea.

With the entry of Chinese brand Xiaomi in the South Korean market, domestic company Samsung seems to be on alert as a Korean publication (via) has revealed as per industry sources, Samsung Electronics has been paying a lot of attention to Xiaomi’s trends internally. Some within Samsung suggest that it is necessary to visit the offline store once it opens to check out the atmosphere.

This information hints that Samsung could be in an discomfort situation as Xiaomi is already known for its low price policy and even with lower prices the devices do not lack specifications or performance. For example, the recently unveiled Xiaomi 14T 12/256GB model is priced at 599,800 won and the 12/512GB model is priced at 649,800 won. This is only half of what other brands offer in the market and the device boosts features like Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and AI features.

Wel,l it will be slightly difficult for Xiaomi to set foot in South Korea as consumer loyalty to brands like Apple and Samsung is high in the market but as per an industry insider since many people use multiple smartphones for work, out of curiosity there may be demand for Xiaomi products. Also, it depends on how quickly Xiaomi secures its after-sales service network.

The appearance of Xiaomi in South Korea is expected to bring a shift among consumers. The company has already set the launch of Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G on 22^nd January in South Korea, the same day on which Samsung will host the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event.

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OnePlus has announced the incremental rollout of OxygenOS 14.0.0.1121 for the OnePlus Nord N30 SE. This update is currently being rolled out in batches for the global (GLO) region.

The firmware version for this update is CPH2605_14.0.0.1121(EX01) and it primarily focuses on system security enhancements. The changelog notes that the update integrates the December 2024 Android security patch to boost the device’s security.

Changelog

System

• Integrates the December 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

As per OnePlus, the rollout will be incremental. A small percentage of devices will receive the update initially, with a broader rollout expected in the coming days.

The OnePlus Nord N30 SE, launched with Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1, has already received the OxygenOS 14 update and is on track to receive OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, as part of the company’s commitment to provide two generations of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates.

You can check for the update manually if it hasn’t reached your device yet.

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Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event will be taking place tomorrow and in this particular event, Samsung is expected to unveil its latest Galaxy S25 flagship series and a few other devices. Previously it was rumored that the brand may release the One UI 7 official version at this particular event but as per a recent update by official beta moderators, One UI 7 Beta 4 is currently under works and the next update won’t be the stable version update (for the Galaxy S24 series).

Seems like Samsung needs to polish One UI 7 more for a better user experience as the brand has officially revealed in a press release that they are planning to supplement user feedback obtained via the beta program into One UI 7 and it will be released in Q1 of this year, probably by the end of February or March 2025. Also if everything goes according to plan, it will be first rolled out to the Galaxy S series and then later on to other Galaxy devices.

Samsung Devices Eligible For One UI 7

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S21 FE
• Galaxy S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S21+
• Galaxy S21

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A72
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A33
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A24
• Galaxy A23
• Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A14 (LTE+5G)

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F55
• Galaxy F54
• Galaxy F34
• Galaxy F15

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M55
• Galaxy M54
• Galaxy M34
• Galaxy M53
• Galaxy M33
• Galaxy M15

While other smartphone brands have already released Android 15 update to their smartphones and the word is already out for Android 16, Samsung is yet to roll out its Android 15 upgrade.

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The OnePlus 13, launched in India and global markets on January 7, 2025, is now receiving its third update. The first update arrived just a few days after launch, bringing the December 2024 security patch. Recently, the Indian units received the SOTA OxygenOS V30P01 update. Now, OnePlus is rolling out another update for the OnePlus 13 with the firmware version CPH2549_15.0.0.405(EX01).

Interestingly, OnePlus has not officially announced this update, as it typically does. This suggests it may be available to users enrolled in the Release Candidate program, allowing them to receive updates roughly a week before the official rollout. The update is relatively small, with a download size of just 314.24MB. However, it includes camera bug fixes, enhancements to communication stability, and improvements to overall system security.

It seems likely that the update will reach Indian units first. Meanwhile, some US users have reported not receiving the second update, the SOTA V30P01, yet. This could indicate that while the third update rolls out in India, other regions may receive the SOTA update during the same period, and subsequent rollouts will follow.

The changelog for this update is listed below for your reference.

Changelog

Camera

Improves the colors in photos taken with Master mode.

Improves the tone of photos taken with the rear camera in Photo mode and improves the zoom function.

Improves camera stability for a better photography experience.

Communication & interconnection

Improves the stability of Wi-Fi connections for a better network experience.

Improves the stability and expands the compatibility of Bluetooth connections.

System

Improves system stability and performance.

Hopefully, OnePlus will soon announce this update officially and most probably for the India region first.

How to check for updates?

1. Go to your Settings page.
2. Scroll down and select Software Update.
3. Tap the blue ribbon, and the system will automatically check for updates.

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Realme has released the 15.0.0.181 update for the Realme GT 7 Pro in the China region. This update improves the stability of the TikTok app and fixes a low-probability screen flickering issue in certain games.

In addition, camera performance has been enhanced. The update optimises the brightness transition issue in time-lapse photography mode and addresses an abnormal synthesis issue in the preset fireworks scene. However, some users who have already received the update claim that it does not bring significant changes.

While the rollout has begun, some users may not have received the update yet. If you haven’t, you may need to wait a bit longer, as Realme, like most brands, typically takes 1–2 weeks to complete the rollout.

Changelog

【system】

Optimize the stability of the Tik Tok app

Fixed the low probability screen flickering issue in some games

【camera】

Optimize the brightness jump problem in time-lapse photography mode

Optimize the abnormal synthesis problem of preset fireworks scene

If you are among those facing issues with this update, you can submit your feedback via the official link.

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The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has introduced a new addition to the HyperOS ecosystem: Winplay Engine, which will let Xiaomi tablets play Windows games without an internet connection.

Winplay Engine is a three-layer virtualization translation technology, it arrives with support for handle/keyboard and mouse connection. With the help of this cutting-edge technology, GPU performance loss is only 2.9%. Users can also easily access games from popular platforms like Steam and GOG.

This engine will redefine tablet gaming by enabling Windows game compatibility at the system level. The Winplay engine leverages the capabilities of Xiaomi HyperCore, which will provide users with ultra-high performance and stability while running Windows games locally.

After Xiaomi’s official announcement, tipster Digital Chat Station also shared a video on the Weibo platform that showcases WinPlay running Windows games on Pad 6S Pro, including seamless compatibility with Xbox controllers.

Currently, the WinPlay Engine is in its internal testing phase, but it is only for Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 users. To participate in the internal test, Pad 6S Pro 12.4 users need to apply for OS2 AI Treasure Box internal drawing permissions in the Xiaomi community. The company has not revealed the timeline for the formal release of WinPlay engine.

It is expected that Xiaomi may soon start the internal testing of WinPlay Engine for more Xiaomi Pads. Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for more updates.

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OnePlus has added the January 2025 security patch update for the OnePlus Open in India with the OxygenOS 15.0.0.410 update. This update introduces several AI features, including AI Reply, AI Rewrite, and AI Check. Although OxygenOS 15 was released in November last year for the OnePlus Open, these features were not included at that time. However, the “Circle to Search” feature and the Flux theme are still missing from this update.

The update is being rolled out with the firmware version CPH2551_15.0.0.410(EX01) and is currently limited to the Indian region. Other regions are expected to receive the update in due course, but it may take some time. For users in India, the rollout is expected to be completed within a week or two.

As for other features, the camera now offers Fresh, Emerald, and Clear film filters for both Photo mode and Portrait mode. System enhancements include the ability to view the flashlight status and charging information directly on Live Alerts. Users can now drag a floating window to switch it to full screen.

The update also resolves a display issue with existing icons on the status bar during a Live Alerts capsule. It brings improvements to system stability and battery life in certain scenarios. Furthermore, the January 2025 Android security patch has been integrated to enhance system security, and a screen flicker issue in specific scenarios has been fixed.

Changelog

Integrated AI features

• Introduces the AI Reply feature to recommend replies based on the chat context with support for diverse language styles, making the responses more natural.
• Introduces the AI check feature to check grammar, spelling, typos, punctuation, and more, for effortless and accurate writing.
• Introduces the AI rewrite feature to extend, shorten, expand, and edit your text and modify the style for more efficient and inspired writing.

Camera

• Adds Fresh, Emerald, and Clear film filters to Photo mode and Portrait mode.

System

• Now you can see the status of the flashlight on Live Alerts.
• Now you can see the charging information on Live Alerts.
• Now you can drag a floating window to change it to full screen.
• Fixes a display issue with existing icons on the status bar when a Live Alerts capsule is displayed.
• Improves system stability for some scenarios.
• Extends battery life in some scenarios.
• Integrates the January 2025 Android security patch to enhance system security.
• Fixes a screen flicker issue in some scenarios.

How to Check for Updates

1. Go to your Settings page.
2. Scroll down and select Software Update.
3. Tap the blue ribbon, and the system will automatically check for updates.

If you haven’t received the update yet, you may need to wait as the rollout has just begun. For those who have received it, if you encounter any issues, you can submit bug reports by dialing #800# and selecting the option to report bugs.

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