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Cyanogen partners with Truecaller to bring smart caller ID to Cyanogen OS devices
August 20, 2025
It’s extremely common to get a phone call from a number you don’t recognize nowadays, even with the built-in caller ID functionality and advanced dialer apps we’ve been seeing more and more of over the past few years. Google included a certain smart caller ID feature into the dialer app inAndroid 4.4 KitKatwith theNexus 5, and we even recently sawFacebook launch a dialer appof its own not too long ago. These two dialers are nice, but what if you don’t want to useFacebook’sor Google’s services? The folks over atCyanogenhave just announced a partnership with Truecaller which will eventually bring web-enabled caller ID functionality into smartphones running Cyanogen OS.
Truecaller integration will make its way to devices via an OS update over the next few months, and will actually be part of the Cyanogen OS dialer. You’ll be able to opt in or out of the new feature once you start up your device. If you choose to opt in, Truecaller will supposedly be able to look up the number that’s calling you, even if that number isn’t saved in your contacts, in less than a second. In addition, Truecaller will let you know how many people have marked a certain phone number as spam, so you’re able to decide whether to pick up the call or not.
If you’re phone is running Cyanogen OS, be on the lookout for a software update in the next few months. Cyanogen says that Truecaller integration will also come pre-loaded on future Cyanogen OS devices.
[press]Truecaller Enters Global Partnership with Cyanogen to Improve the Communications Experience on Android
New Caller ID and Spam Blocking Features Will Be Seamlessly Integratedinto the Dialer for Cyanogen OS Mobile Users
Stockholm –July 12, 2025—Truecallertoday announce an agreement with Cyanogen Inc. that aims to enhance the static dialer experience on Android devices.Truecallerwill be seamlessly integrated into the native phone app on theCyanogen operating system, making Truecaller’s spam blocking and caller ID features available on future mobile devices that ship with Cyanogen OS, and will also be made available to existing users via over-the-air update.
Cyanogenis a leading mobile operating system company that is evolving the Android platform by creating a more open, level playing field for third-party developed apps and services. Cyanogen OS is the company’s commercial operating system, built on Android.Truecalleris a global search company that is home to more than 100 million global users who use the service everyday to report and block spam, identify calls, and search for contacts among a database of more than 1.6 billion contact numbers. Similar to the way that the mainTruecaller appand dial pad replacement appTruedialerare used, the new dialer experience coming to Cyanogen OS represents a big improvement over stock Android. Together, the companies bring an improved dialer experience to Cyanogen users with the ability to detect known spammers and identify unknown callers in both live calls and your call history.
“Together with Cyanogen, we’re helping OEMs deliver the best possible experience to their users,” said Tom Hsieh, VP of Partnerships and Growth at Truecaller. “This is another in a series of strategic partnerships we’ve forged that radically advances the current mobile phonebook experience and upgrades what native dial pad apps can offer.”
“Truecaller shares our vision of enabling an open platform that gives users ultimate choice in their core app experiences,” said Dave Herman, VP of Product Development at Cyanogen Inc. “The new integrated dialer experience is a seamless, frictionless way for users to screen calls and block unwanted spam without ever leaving the native dialer.”
On upcoming device launches that ship with Cyanogen OS,Truecaller serviceswill be fully integrated into the dialer. Over-the-air update to existing users will be made available in the coming months.
For consumers who want a better communications experience on other mobile platforms outside of Cyanogen OS, Truecaller is also available as a free, standalone app forGoogle Play,the Apple App Store,BlackBerry,Nokia, andWindows Phone. Additionally, the free dial pad replacement app,Truedialeris available onAndroidandWindows Phone.
About Truecaller
Truecaller is a leading search technology company that is transforming the phonebook with aset of intelligent and useful services. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Truecaller was founded in 2009 by Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam, and is available on all Internet-enabled devices and on the web. Investors include Sequoia Capital, Atomico and Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers. For more information visitwww.truecaller.com.
About Cyanogen Inc.
Cyanogen is reimagining mobile computing, giving power to the people to customize their mobile device and content experiences. The CYANOGEN® operating system is built on Android and known for its revolutionary personalization features, intuitive interface, speed, improved battery life, and enhanced security. With a rapidly growing global user base and a vibrant community of developers, we’re intelligently connecting smartphone and tablet consumers to people, apps, and things they love. For more information, visitCyanogen’s website,Google+,Twitter, andFacebook.[/press]
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