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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X formerly known as Twitter has evolved quite a lot in the recent few years with few changes made and various new enhancements on the platform to improve the user experience and keep them updated. Recently a new Grok tab was introduced on the homepage of X so that the users can use the AI chatbot in the app. Not only this few Grok-related features like post follow-up and post enhancer were also said to be introduced on the platform.

Well X seems to have more surprises for its users as a new dedicated video tab is now being rolled out for US users today on the platform.

you better not be making a dedicated video tab when I get home

me: pic.twitter.com/ZbmLBmSbDp

— X (@X) January 20, 2025

As seen in the above official post, a new tab is located between the dedicated Grok button and the notification panel on the homepage. US users can now enjoy watching videos on the platform as well. Various users on the X platform have shown their excitement related to this new addition in the comment section of the official post.

This all-new dedicated video tab will enhance the video experience on the platform and is expected to keep the users in the loop with the other trends and topics. Let’s wait and see when this new feature will be made available in other regions.

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Update 20/01/2025 at 00:20 IST, TikTok in a statement on X confirms they are bringing the services back in the United States. “STATEMENT FROM TIKTOK: In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive. It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.”

TikTok is definitely facing a challenging time, at least in the US market. The app was earlier given until January 19th, 2025, to sell its US operations. Now that the deadline has arrived, TikTok’s app and its website have been shut down in the US just before the ban could take effect.

In addition to TikTok, 10 more apps owned by its parent company, ByteDance, have been removed, including:

• TikTok Studio
• TikTok Shop Seller Center
• CapCut
• Lemon8
• Hypic
• Lark – Team Collaboration
• Lark – Rooms Display
• Lark Rooms Controller
• Gauth: AI Study Companion
• MARVEL SNAP

Previously, when TikTok ceased operations, a message was displayed:
“We regret that a U.S. law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable. We’re working to restore our service in the U.S. as soon as possible, and we appreciate your support. Please stay tuned.”

However, this was later updated to:
“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned.”

Tiktok has adjusted their closing message pic.twitter.com/FcnG3BfAcl

— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) January 19, 2025

This suggests that the newly elected President Trump may propose a solution.

For now, it remains a waiting game to see what happens next. While the app has been shut down, searches for “How to use TikTok after the ban in the US” have surged. This indicates that several influencers whose livelihood depended on TikTok are now seeking alternatives.

In an interview with NBC, Trump hinted that he may grant a 90-day extension to allow TikTok to find a suitable buyer. From Mr. Beast (a famous YouTuber) to Kevin O’Leary, many have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok’s US operations.

It’s worth noting that TikTok, along with several other Chinese apps, has already been banned in India, including the popular game PUBG. Interestingly, PUBG has re-entered the Indian market under a new name and ownership as “BGMI“ (Battlegrounds Mobile India).

While hopes are high following Trump’s remarks about TikTok, the app’s future in the US remains uncertain.

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Apple Store app, the tech giant’s dedicated shopping application, has made its way to India, offering customers a more personalized approach to purchasing Apple products and services. The app, now available for download on the App Store, promises to revolutionize how Indian consumers interact with Apple’s ecosystem through tailored recommendations and enhanced shopping features.

“At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, and we are thrilled to introduce the Apple Store app to reach even more users in India, further deepening our connections,” said Karen Rasmussen, Apple’s head of Retail Online. “With the Apple Store app, customers will discover a new and seamless way to shop for all our incredible products, receive personalised support, and really experience the best of Apple.”

Apple Store App launches in India

• The app provides a personalized shopping experience through multiple dedicated tabs, allowing Indian customers to browse and purchase Apple’s entire product lineup while receiving tailored recommendations that enhance their shopping journey.
• The Products tab serves as a comprehensive destination where customers can explore Apple’s latest devices, accessories, and services, while also learning about programs like Apple Trade In and available financing options for their purchases.
• The For You section delivers a customized experience by presenting timely recommendations and organizing saved items for quick access, making it easier for customers to keep track of products they’re interested in.
• The Go Further tab connects customers with Apple Specialists for online Personal Setup sessions and offers instructional videos. Users can also sign up for complimentary Today at Apple sessions at local retail stores to maximize their device usage.
• Product customization features allow customers to personalize their devices, including upgrading Mac specifications and free engraving services for AirPods, iPad, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and AirTag in eight different languages.
• The app will soon introduce a digital gift message scheduling feature, adding another layer of personalization to the shopping experience.
• Convenient delivery and pickup options are available through the app, ensuring customers can receive their purchases through their preferred method of fulfillment.

The launch follows Apple’s retail expansion in India, which began with flagship store openings in Delhi and Mumbai in April 2023. The company has announced plans for additional retail locations in Bengaluru, Pune, and other areas across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.

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Earlier if a user needs to use AI features inside mail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and the rest of the Workspace suite, they need to pay an extra $20 per user per month for the Gemini Business Plan. Yesterday Google officially announced via a blog post that AI features will now be available to all the Workspace customers at no extra charge.

AI capabilities that will be rolled out to Google Workspace Business customers today and to Enterprise customers later this month include-

• AI assistance in the mail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Chat, Vids, and more
• Chat with Gemini Advanced
• Unlock the power of NotebookLM Plus

But there is a catch, Google will not be charging for these AI features but has slightly increased the prices of its Workspace plans. For example, earlier the Standard Business plan was priced at $12 while for the Gemini Business add-on, they needed to pay $20, an amount totaling $32 per user per month. Now users will have to pay $14 ($2 extra) for the Workspace Business standard plan including AI features.

New Pricing For Workspace Plans (Global)

Flexible Plan (Monthly Payment)

• Business Starter- $8.40 USD per user
• Business Standard- $16.80 USD per user
• Business Plus- $26.40 USD per user

Annual/Fixed-Term Plan (Monthly Payment)

• Business starter- $7 USD per user
• Business standard- $14 USD per user
• Business Plus- $22 USD per user

The new pricing takes effect from tomorrow for new customers, monthly subscription pricing will be updated starting 17^th March 2025 or at renewal date with an Annual/Fixed term plan whichever is later. Very small business customers are not subject to pricing changes at this time.

Workspace Plans- Indian pricing

• Business starter- Rs 160.65 INR per user/month
• Business standard- Rs 864 INR per user/month
• Business Plus- Rs 1700 INR per user/month

In India, the AI feature is standard across all the plans.

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If you are not a YouTube Premium subscriber, you might also have suffered watching those long ads in between a video, and sometimes, you can’t even skip those. Well, if you are a JioFiber or AirFiber user, then you will be getting relief from these YouTube ads as per Reliance Jio’s new bumper offer.

Enjoy ad-free YouTube on your big screen with JioAirFiber & JioFiber.
Get 24 months of YouTube Premium today.#JioAirFiber #JioFiber #YouTubePremium #WithLoveFromJio pic.twitter.com/JN864Ki7UP

— Reliance Jio (@reliancejio) January 11, 2025

As per the above announcement, Jio will offer YouTube Premium free for 24 months for JioFiber/AirFiber postpaid users who are active on Rs 888, Rs 1199, Rs 1499, Rs 2499, and Rs 3499 plans during this period.

With free YouTube Premium, users can watch videos on YouTube ad-free and enjoy other benefits like Background play while multitasking or when the screen is off, unlimited downloads to watch offline, and access to YouTube music with similar benefits, premium can also be used on multiple devices.

This offer will be helpful to a lot of individuals who spend a lot of time on YouTube or love to hear podcasts or watch videos in their free time, as they will be provided with a YouTube Premium subscription at no additional cost. All you require is a JioFiber or AirFiber with any of the above-mentioned postpaid plans.

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Yesterday we shared with you that Grok is now available as a standalone app for iOS users in a total of 6 countries while recently xAI rolled out a new feature on X called post-follow-up giving users access to the new capability on the X platform via Grok. With this feature, users can learn all the information about the trending topics in case they are unaware.

Well X users will soon get to see a new Grok-related feature on the platform. It is now said that soon a new Grok post enhancer feature will be available on X (formerly known as Twitter).

BREAKING: 𝕏 will soon introduce a Grok post enhancer.

You will be able to enhance your posts on the go using Grok.

pic.twitter.com/aCTVee68wd

— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) January 7, 2025

With this new feature, users will be able to enhance their posts on the go using Grok. As seen in the above video, when a user types a post and then clicks on the x1 option, you will see two options generate image and Enhance your post, when you click on enhance post you will get to see various options like Proofread, Fix facts, shorten and as personality.

On clicking on the fix facts option, your post will remain as it is while if you go to the personality you will many options like 1920s gangster, caveman, cockney, influencer, and more, if you click on any of the given options, your post will be enhanced via Grok based on your preference.

X seems to be promoting its AI chatbot everywhere in the app and soon we may see some more features related to Grok on the platform.

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Last month Grok standalone app was made available on the App Store in Australia and it was said that in the coming days, this app will be rolled out in more countries for iOS users.

Well, this Grok standalone app for iOS users is now made available in a total of 6 countries- Canada, India, Australia, Jamaica, Philippines, and Saudi Arabia.

Grok iOS Standalone App is now also available in Philippines 🇵🇭 and Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦!

total countries: 6 https://t.co/gm5e6ho5b9

— Tech Dev Notes (@techdevnotes) January 7, 2025

Grok is an AI-powered assistant developed to be maximally truthful, useful, and curious. You can get answers to any question, generate striking images, and upload pictures to gain a deeper understanding of your world. Some key features are-

• Image generation- Get free access to generating high-quality images
• Real-time info- With access to current X and web data, Grok provides up-to-date information for your queries
• Conversational tone- Engaging and humorous, Grok makes learning and information gathering enjoyable
• Privacy-focused- All data interactions are handled with user privacy in mind, ensuring a secure experience.

Recently a new post-follow-up feature is also rolled out by xAI for more users, giving them access to the new capability on the X platform via Grok.

Grok Follow Ups feature is really good!

being rolled out to more users pic.twitter.com/ksBvSDsLZ2

— Tech Dev Notes (@techdevnotes) January 6, 2025

As seen in the above image, this new feature will be visible to users under trending topics which will allow them to know the back story of the topic or learn more details about the topic in case they are unaware.

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You might probably be aware that Microsoft Edge is used as a default browser on Windows 11 which turns Bing as the default search engine for the users. Many of us still prefer to go to Google to find answers or use it as a search engine which is why many Windows PC users still search for Google in the address bar powered by Bing while there were also ways to change the default search engine from Bing to Google.com.

But as per a recent report by Windows Latest, Microsoft seems to have found a way to reduce the number of users choosing this alternative.

If a user opens Bing.com and searches for Google or Google.com, a giant animated picture of people celebrating along with a message appears on the screen displaying the Bing search bar. The design looks a lot like Google’s UI when you search for Google on Bing, like a clean layout, a search bar in the middle, and simple illustrations which may lead a user to believe that they are using Google, well Bing trying to copy Google’s UI is quite sneaky.

Previously when users searched for Google on Bing, a small Bing search bar was displayed and then a regular link for Google but this new move by Microsoft will now confuse many users and also grab a lot of attention as if people want to just use a search engine they may click on Bing search bar rather than scrolling down to Google link.

As soon as this news of Microsoft Bing imitating Google made rounds over the internet, Google Chrome head, Parisa Tabriz reacted to this move by the company on the X platform.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Microsoft spoofing the Google homepage is another tactic in its long history of tricks to confuse users & limit choice.

New year; new low @Microsoft https://t.co/LKSNNKB7Hy

— Parisa Tabriz (@laparisa) January 6, 2025

She commented that Microsoft spoofing the Google homepage is another tactic in its long history of tricks to confuse users and limit choice. She also termed this move as a New Year, New low.

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