Truecaller, Google Join Hands To Improve Video Calling App Duo

Leading telecommunication app Truecaller announced some major new features to its Android app. Truecaller had tied up with Google to integrate the tech giant’s video calling app Duo within the Truecaller app.

Apart from announcing Truecaller 8 for Android which gives features like SMS, flash messaging and Truecaller Pay, it also announced its tie up with Google to integrate the Duo video calling.

The company promises high-quality video calling service through Truecaller with the addition of Google Duo. This service will roll out for the apps from the coming next months probably in both iOS and Android. Also, this is a permission-based service, the users can opt in and opt out at any time.

Amit Fulay, Head of Duo at Google said: “Regardless of what platform they are, video calling should work for everybody. Our only aim is to make video calling simple, fast and available to everyone. With this Truecaller integration, we will bring a better video calling experience to millions of new users.”

Recently, Truecaller announced a row of its new features including SMS filter, Flash Messaging, and Truecaller Pay.

SMS filter: The user can instantly see who has sent an SMS and allow it to filter all spam messages.

Flash Messaging: The user can send quick pre-defined messages to any Truecaller user to let them know if you are in distress, you are on your way, your location or that you’ve reached home.

Truecaller Pay: Any Android user in India can now send or receive money securely over their mobile phones. For this, the company had partnered with ICICI bank.

Truecaller also partnered with Airtel to launch “Airtel Truecaller ID” to extend its called ID features to Airtel users who use smartphones. These users will get a Flash SMS about the identity of the number before the call hits the users mobile.