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User privacy app Cloaked adds AI-powered caller screening | TechCrunch
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1m ago
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Cloaked, backed by Lux Capital, launched an AI-powered caller screening feature, Call Guard, and a dark web monitor for user identity protection. Call Guard screens unknown calls using AI, filtering spam and scam calls. The startup is also developing an outbound call facility using AI-bots and an eSIM product. Additionally, Cloaked offers a data deletion program. The company has gained significant growth with over 100,000 paying customers and secured additional funding, totaling $40 million.
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Truecaller brings real-time caller ID to iPhone users | TechCrunch
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7m ago
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Truecaller has introduced real-time caller ID for iPhone users, leveraging Apple's new Live Caller ID Lookup in iOS 18. Previously available only for Android, this feature now allows real-time identification on iOS, enhancing user experience. This update comes after Truecaller's co-founders stepped down from operations. Despite only 750,000 of its 2.6 million paying subscribers on iOS, 40% of premium revenue is iOS-based, highlighting its significance. Truecaller plans further iOS app advancements.
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Reddit now lets you hide content, like posts and comments, from your user profile | TechCrunch
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2m ago
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Reddit introduced a "Content and Activity" setting, allowing users to control visibility of their posts and comments on user profiles, aiming to enhance privacy. Users can hide all or selectively display content from specific subreddits. While this adds privacy, usernames remain visible in communities. Moderators can still access public post histories for 28 days. This feature potentially encourages user participation by allowing anonymity on sensitive topics. Updated personal activity summaries are also introduced.
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Truecaller adds a new AI feature to detect and block more spam calls
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1y ago
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Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has released an update for Android users that uses AI to block all calls that don't come from approved contacts or that the AI determines might be spam. This update, known as "Max," is only available for Android as Apple does not allow similar services on iOS. The move comes at a crucial time for Truecaller, as it recently experienced a decline in revenue and faces competition from a proposed Indian caller ID service. Truecaller hopes that the AI-powered feature will attract more premium subscribers.
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Proton releases a new app for two-factor authentication | TechCrunch
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23d ago
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Proton has launched a new authenticator app for two-factor authentication, offering users a secure and convenient way to protect their accounts. Available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux, the app uses end-to-end encryption and is open source. It allows syncing codes across devices, automatic code backup, and works offline. Emphasizing user control over data and accessibility, the app aims to provide an extra security layer against attacks, enhancing user privacy and security.
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Harvard dropouts to launch 'always on' AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation | TechCrunch
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1d ago
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Two Harvard dropouts are developing AI-powered smart glasses, Halo X, which can listen, record, and transcribe conversations, providing real-time information to the user. Priced at $249, the glasses face privacy concerns due to their discreet recording capabilities, lacking external recording indicators. The project has raised $1 million and faces legal issues, with some administrations requiring two-party consent for recordings. Despite concerns, the developers promise end-to-end encryption and aim for SOC 2 compliance. Privacy advocates remain skeptical.
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Cursor launches a web app to manage AI coding agents | TechCrunch
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Cursor, an AI coding platform by Anysphere, launched a web app to manage coding agents via browser. This move aims to expand beyond its initial AI-powered IDE, allowing users to assign and monitor autonomous coding tasks through natural language requests. Cursor's adoption includes major companies like Nvidia and Uber, contributing to a $500 million annual revenue. The introduction emphasizes user convenience, offering seamless transitions between the web app and IDE for more efficient coding problem-solving.
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Texas signs into law online safety bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch
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2m ago
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Texas Governor Abbott signed into law an online child safety bill requiring app stores like Apple and Google's to verify user age and obtain parental consent for minors' app downloads and in-app purchases. The law, effective January 1, faced opposition, particularly from Apple's CEO Tim Cook, who argued it could threaten user privacy. Despite lobbying efforts, the bill proceeded amid a trend of similar legislation emerging across other states.
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Homegrown startup Naam looks to challenge Truecaller with privacy-focused caller ID app
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1y ago
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Jaipur-based startup Naam.ai is offering an Indian-made alternative to caller identification app Truecaller. Naam uses AI to identify potentially fraudulent numbers by scraping through its database of over 500 million phone numbers. Unlike Truecaller, Naam's app is much lighter, at just 5.9 MB, and it offers all features, including automatic spam identification blocking, for free. The company plans to monetise through avenues such as verified caller ID programmes, where companies pay a fee to be designated a verified caller. Naam is currently seeking $2-3m in investment to fund its growth to 10 million users over the next three years.
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Apple's new Workout Buddy helps you sweat smarter | TechCrunch
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Apple introduced Workout Buddy, an AI workout coach, at its WWDC 2025 conference. It analyzes workout and fitness history data to coach users in real-time, offering encouragement through voice data from Fitness+ trainers. Available on Apple Watch and iPhone, the app provides personalized pep talks and updates on workout milestones. It features Custom Workout and Race Route options, media integration for music or podcasts, and prioritizes user privacy and personalization.
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Truecaller announces AI-powered call recording feature in India
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1y ago
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Swedish caller identification app Truecaller has launched an AI-powered call recording feature in India. Available with the Truecaller Premium subscription, the feature allows users to record and transcribe incoming and outgoing calls. The AI integration enables detailed transcriptions and generates call summaries, improving productivity during conversations. The call recording solution is priced starting at INR 75 per month and supports English and Hindi languages. Truecaller aims to provide users with greater control and flexibility in managing their conversations.
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