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  • Spam Call Bothering You? Google To Soon Roll Out Special Label Denoting ‘Suspected Spam Caller

    Spam Call Bothering You? Google To Soon Roll Out Special Label Denoting ‘Suspected Spam Caller

    California, December 30: Google Voice is set to launch yet another update to its layout after the addition of Wi-Fi and network cellular switching. According to a report by US-based tech portal 9to5google, the incoming call screen of Google’s own telephone service is set to receive a “Suspected spam caller” label soon.

    The label shall appear both on the caller screen and in the history list of callers. On the caller screen, the message would appear underneath the phone number, with the caller’s avatar also changing accordingly. The users would have two options in response to such a call. If they confirm a call as ‘spam’, it will cause future calls from that particular number to go straight into voicemail. The resulting call history would end up in the spam folder. Data Breach: Indian Government Sector Top Target for Hackers As Cyber-Attacks Rise by 95% in Second Half of 2022.

    On the other hand, the call can also be marked as ‘not spam’, which would remove the spam label from that number in future incoming calls. Google earlier updated the camera app on its mobile phone device Pixel 7 Pro which allowed users to have more control over its macro mode. According to The Verge, an American technology news website, the new update adds a toggle that lets users manually turn the macro mode off or on instead of having to rely on the auto mode. Google Rolls Out ‘Suspected Spam Caller’ Label on Voice To Warn Users About Spam Calls.

    While the phone can still try to detect if you’re close enough to a subject like it has since launch, it’s nice for there to be an actual menu for those who want finer-grain control. The Verge has reported that these new options live in the settings cog accessible in the top-left corner of the camera’s viewfinder. Google’s added a “macro focus” option that lets users choose between off, auto mode, and on. According to 9to5Google, previously one was only able to temporarily turn it off after it had activated.

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

  • Google Rolls Out ‘Suspected Spam Caller’ Label on Voice To Warn Users About Spam Calls

    Google Rolls Out ‘Suspected Spam Caller’ Label on Voice To Warn Users About Spam Calls

    San Francisco, December 30 : Tech giant Google has announced that it is rolling out a “suspected spam caller” label to its telephone service Google Voice, which will warn users about spam calls. The label will help protect users from unwanted calls and potentially harmful scams, the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on Thursday. The new label will appear on the incoming call screen and in the users’ call history. Apple Expected To Launch 11.1, 13-Inch OLED iPad Pro Models in First Quarter of 2024.

    “The company makes this determination using the same advanced artificial intelligence (AI) that identifies billions of spam calls each month across Google’s calling ecosystem,” Google said.

    Users have the option to confirm the suspected spam call, by which future calls from that number will go directly to voicemail or they can “mark a labelled call as not spam, after which the suspected spam label is never displayed for that number again.” Apple iPhone’s ‘Find My’ Feature Helps Rescue Car Crash Victim Again in US.

    This feature does not have admin control and is available to all Google Voice users. Meanwhile, last week, with an aim to provide a better calling experience, the tech giant had rolled out a new ‘intelligent network switching’ feature to Google Voice, which will automatically switch ongoing calls between cellular data service and Wi-Fi.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 30, 2022 10:56 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Unknown Caller Bugging You? TRAI Begins Consultation Process for Technology To Show Name of Caller on Mobile Phones

    Unknown Caller Bugging You? TRAI Begins Consultation Process for Technology To Show Name of Caller on Mobile Phones

    New Delhi, November 29: In a move to check pesky and fraud calls, telecom regulator Trai has started a public consultation to put in place a mechanism to display the name of the caller on mobile phones, an official statement said on Tuesday.

    At present there are apps like ‘Truecaller’ and ‘Bharat Caller ID & Anti-spam’ which provide calling party name identification and spam identification facilities, but the names are based on crowd sources which may not be reliable, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said in the consultation paper on “Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecommunication Networks”. Unknown Caller Bothering You? TRAI Likely To Introduce KYC-Based Measures To Ensure Caller’s Name Flashes on Receiver’s Mobile Phone.

    Trai said that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in its reference on CNAP has mentioned that the facility will empower telephone consumers in taking informed decision while receiving calls, and this mechanism reduces the harassment of consumers from unknown or spam callers. Google Phone App Reportedly Gets ‘Announce Caller ID’ Feature That Will Reveal Name & Number of Incoming Calls.

    “Further, DoT has requested Trai to explore the telecom network readiness and feasibility of providing CNAP facility to all telephone subscribers (smartphone and feature-phone owners),” Trai said.

    The regulator has sought public comments on the paper by December 27 and counter comments by January 10, 2023.

    For implementation of the CNAP service in the telecom networks, it would be necessary that the service providers have access to a database which contains the correct name identity information of each telephone subscriber.

    In the consultation paper, Trai is also exploring different business models for providing CNAP facilities.

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

  • Unknown Caller Bothering You? TRAI Likely To Introduce KYC-Based Measures To Ensure Caller’s Name Flashes on Receiver’s Mobile Phone

    Unknown Caller Bothering You? TRAI Likely To Introduce KYC-Based Measures To Ensure Caller’s Name Flashes on Receiver’s Mobile Phone

    Mumbai, November 16: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will soon bring out a new feature that would allow a caller’s name to flash on the screen before calls. According to media reports, the name as per the know-your-customer (KYC) record of subscribers with the telecom operators would pop-up on the receiver’s screen. With this move, the department seeks a way to tackle fake calls and will enable users to know the actual identity of the caller before they pick it up.

    Currently, users are dependent on third-party apps such as Truecaller to ascertain an unknown caller’s identity. But, the limitation of third-party apps is that the data is crowdsourced which does not assures 100% authenticity. However, KYC data guarantees 100% authenticity. Truecaller Revamps Its iOS App To Offer Better Protection Against Spam & Scam.

    If implemented, this measure will also help authorities to verify if the service providers have conducted the process correctly or resorted to shortcuts due to which the identity of a caller may not be genuine. With this measure taken, Trai will be able to stop unsolicited commercial calls in an effective manner. WhatsApp Now A Spam Factory, 1 in 2 Indian Swamped With Promotional Messages.

    In near future, this measure can be implemented on WhatsApp calls as well. Since the messaging app is linked to SIM cards, the KYC-based method can be effectively used to identify the authenticity of the caller.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 16, 2022 07:44 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Truecaller Version 12 With Video Caller ID, Redesigned UI & Call Recording Features Launched for Android

    New Delhi: Swedish caller identification app Truecaller on Thursday rolled out its latest version 12 with a new Video Caller ID feature addition, call recording for free users, and a redesigned user interface (UI). A total of five features have been announced as part of the Truecaller Version 12 update. Truecaller Crosses 300 Million Active Users Globally.

    “Truecaller is a vital part of communication for over 22 crore Indians, for both their professional and personal needs. We are humbled by the level of trust people have shown in us but we are also driven by the goal of transforming communication,” Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director, Truecaller India said in a statement.

    Video Caller ID feature allows users to set a short video that plays automatically when they call friends and family. Users can choose from one of the built-in video templates or record their own video.

    Another feature is Call Announce. Once enabled, the new optional feature will speak the caller ID for incoming phone calls out loud. This works for saved contacts as well as for numbers identified by Truecaller on both normal voice calls or Truecaller HD Voice calls.

    Truecaller has further made available the Call Recording feature to its free users which will come in handy during professional scenarios for taking notes. One can listen to or delete recordings within Truecaller or by using a file browser. Recordings can also be shared easily using email, Bluetooth or any messaging service.

    The update bring Ghost Call, with this Truecaller will let users set any name, number and photo to make it appear as if they are getting a call from that person. Users will also be able to choose a contact from their phonebook for the ghost call.

    In addition, the updated Truecaller app also brings a streamlined interface where you will have separate tabs for calls and SMS messages. With separate tabs, one can now get to all of your SMS, Truecaller Group Chats and individual chats with just one tap.

    Truecaller recently announced that it has crossed 300 million active users globally. India continues to be the largest market with over 220 million active users, with a reach that is spread across the country.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 25, 2021 05:12 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Voice Gets Missed Call, Caller ID & Delete SMS Messages Features: Report

    Google Voice Gets Missed Call, Caller ID & Delete SMS Messages Features: Report

    New Delhi: Google is adding new functionalities in its Voice feature, including missed call, new caller ID and delete SMS messages that will be available to all Google Workspace customers, G Suite Basic and Business customers. The Google Voice users can now see why a call did not ring and what they can do to fix it by changing the settings. Google Announces New Bounty Platform for Bug Hunters: Report.

    “Just go to the Missed Call details section or the Voicemail section (in case you received a voicemail for the call), and take the recommended steps in settings such as turning off the Do Not Disturb or setting the device to receive incoming calls,” the company announced on Wednesday.

    “Now you can delete multiple SMS messages at one time to streamline your workflow — a capability frequently requested by our users,” Google said.

    Google is also making it easier to redial dropped calls and switch to your mobile network in case of a poor Wi-Fi network. If the call dropped due to poor internet connectivity, you’ll have the option to call using your mobile carrier network.

    Google Voice customers using iOS now have a setting that allows them to see their Google Voice number as the caller ID when a call comes in to a number linked to Google Voice. When this setting is on, you will see the number you linked to Google Voice as the caller ID.

    To use this feature, simply tap on the avatar on one or more SMS threads, and a trash bin will appear on the app bar above the messages allowing the message threads to be easily deleted. This feature is available now for all users.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jul 29, 2021 12:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Google Phone App Reportedly Gets ‘Announce Caller ID’ Feature That Will Reveal Name & Number of Incoming Calls

    Google Phone App Reportedly Gets ‘Announce Caller ID’ Feature That Will Reveal Name & Number of Incoming Calls

    New Delhi: If you have an Android device with Google Phone app on, you will now be able to hear who is calling when the phone rings. According to 9to5Google, the company is rolling out a new feature for its Phone app that will announce the name and number of any incoming calls — a move to help users screen unwanted calls. Google’s Android 12 Likely To Unveil Fresh Design for Widgets & Notifications at Its I/O 2021: Report.

    Currently, the Pixel phone owners in the US have received the automatic Call Screen feature, and other countries will get the new tool soon. You can set whether you want the app to announce caller ID every time the phone rings, or when an earphone on. To enable the new feature, open Google Phone, go to Settings and then Caller ID announcement.

    The “Announce caller ID” is disabled by default but you can choose between “Always,” “Only when using a headset,” or “Never.” iOS devices already have the caller ID feature enabled. Caller ID announcements are a great accessibility feature, allowing people with visual impairments to more easily know who is calling them.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on May 18, 2021 11:29 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Bomb scandal at Taj Mahal after hoax call; Caller Custody: Police

    Bomb scandal at Taj Mahal after hoax call; Caller Custody: Police

    Police said the Taj Mahal complex in Agra was evacuated on the morning of March 4 following a bomb blast.

    The caller, identified as Vimal Kumar Singh, has been detained for questioning in Firozabad, Agra’s Additional Director General of Police (ADG), a. Satish Ganesh said that Mr. Singh called the Uttar Pradesh Police’s 112 emergency response number. It was claimed at 9 am and that a bomb was placed inside the memorial, which is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and armed personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

    Police immediately informed CISF personnel, who asked visitors to vacate the premises of the iconic 17th-century memorial and began an investigation into the sabotage around 9:15 p.m.

    Nothing suspicious was found during the check on the memorial, a CISF official in Delhi said.

    A preliminary investigation has revealed that Mr. Singh is a resident of Patiali in Kasganj and was currently living in his maternal grandfather’s house in Okhara village in Narkhi area of ​​Firozabad, ADG said.

    “Prima facie it seems that [Singh] Is mentally unstable and probably subject to treatment. We are investigating why he made such a call. The Taj Mahal was reopened to visitors after about an hour and 45 minutes.

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