Truecaller has launched a new voicemail feature in India, aimed at improving how users manage missed calls on Android smartphones. The feature allows users to receive voice messages from callers when calls go unanswered and view AI-generated transcriptions of those messages directly within the app. Currently available free to all Truecaller users in India, the voicemail service requires call forwarding to be enabled on the user’s mobile number. Truecaller says the feature is designed to help users quickly understand the purpose of missed calls without needing to listen to lengthy recordings or immediately return calls.
AI-Powered Voicemail Brings Smart Transcriptions, Privacy and Multilingual Support
According to the company, the voicemail feature records incoming voice messages and converts them into readable text, which can be accessed from a dedicated Voicemail tab in the app. Users must install the latest version of the Truecaller app to use the service, and transcriptions may take a short time to appear after a message is recorded. The feature supports adjustable playback speed, allowing users to listen faster or slower, and includes built-in spam filtering to help identify and separate unwanted or suspicious calls.
Truecaller has highlighted privacy and localisation as key aspects of the new offering. The company claims that all voicemail recordings are stored directly on the user’s device, ensuring greater control over personal data. The AI-powered transcription system supports 12 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Nepali, Punjabi, Sanskrit, and Urdu, making the feature accessible to a wide range of users across the country. Smart call categorisation further helps users prioritise important messages.
Premium Users Get Enhanced Call Handling as Global Rollout Planned
For subscribers, Truecaller Premium offers an upgraded experience through the Truecaller Assistant. This enhanced feature can answer calls on the user’s behalf, interact with callers, provide personalised greetings, and enable more advanced call handling. At present, the voicemail feature is limited to users in India, but Truecaller has stated that it plans to roll out the service to additional countries after evaluating user feedback and performance.
Summary:
Truecaller has introduced a free voicemail feature for Android users in India, enabling AI-powered transcription of missed-call messages in 12 Indian languages. With spam filtering, on-device storage, and adjustable playback, the feature enhances call management. Premium users get advanced call handling via Truecaller Assistant, with global expansion planned.
