Truecaller to Discontinue Call Recording Feature on iPhones from September 30

Truecaller, the widely-used caller ID and spam detection app, has announced that it will discontinue its call recording feature for iPhone users starting September 30. This strategic move comes as the company shifts its focus to strengthen core offerings like real-time caller identification and spam call blocking. The call recording feature, however, will continue to remain available for Android users, who enjoy a more streamlined recording process.

iPhone Call Recordings Will Become Inaccessible

Users on iOS platforms who have used the call recording function will lose access to all previously saved recordings after September 30, unless they manually back them up. This significant update was first reported by TechCrunch and confirmed by Nakul Kabra, Truecaller’s Product Director for iOS. Kabra stated that the company is prioritizing its mission to fight spam over maintaining the recording feature, which has compliance and usability limitations on iOS.

Why Call Recording on iPhone Is Being Discontinued

Call recording on iPhones has always involved workarounds. Unlike Android, where users can easily tap a button to start recording, iPhone users must initiate a recording line via the app and then merge it with their call, or use a floating action button when using the native dialer. These extra steps make the process less user-friendly. As Truecaller aims to simplify its offerings and comply with platform-specific limitations, the iOS call recording feature has been marked for sunset.

What iPhone Users Need to Do Before September 30

If you're an iPhone user and want to retain access to your past recordings, you’ll need to manually download or move them before the feature is removed. Truecaller offers several options for users to save their recordings:

1. Download Locally:

Open the Truecaller app, go to the ‘Record’ tab, tap the settings icon, and select a local storage option to save recordings directly to your iPhone.

2. Save to iCloud:

Users can also shift their storage preference from Truecaller to iCloud. To do this:

• Go to your iPhone Settings

• Tap your Apple ID profile

• Navigate to iCloud > Show All

• Find and enable the Truecaller toggle under the apps using iCloud.

3. Share via Email or Files App:

Users can swipe left on a specific recording in the Record tab and tap ‘Share’ to send the file via email or save it to the Files app.

These steps ensure that you don’t lose any important recordings once the feature is officially discontinued on iOS.

Android Users Can Still Use Call Recording

As of now, there are no changes to the call recording functionality for Android users. On Android devices, the Truecaller dialer still provides a dedicated button for recording calls. The company has not released any statements suggesting that this feature will be removed or altered on Android, but users are advised to keep an eye on future updates.

Truecaller’s Future Focus: Spam Protection and Caller ID

With this change, Truecaller is reaffirming its commitment to delivering a streamlined experience focused on spam prevention, caller identification, and safety. The platform is expanding features like Live Caller ID, automatic spam call blocking, and AI-powered fraud detection. By phasing out non-core functionalities like iPhone call recording, the company aims to sharpen its value proposition and improve performance across its services.

Final Reminder for iPhone Users

If you’ve used Truecaller’s call recording feature on iOS, it is important to act before September 30. Once the deadline passes, recordings stored within the app will become inaccessible, and there will be no way to retrieve them. Make sure to export or back them up using the available options to avoid data loss.