CyanogenMod is getting smart caller ID thanks to Truecaller

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We all hate getting calls from unknown numbers, and while there are some smart dialer apps that Android users can get, most of these are tied to other services from companies like Facebook and Google that many of us would like to avoid. With this in mind, Cyanogen has announced that it’s teaming up with Truecaller to add independent, opt-in smart dialer features to CyanogenMod. 

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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 in Android 4.4 KitKat with the Nexus 5, and we even recently saw Facebook launch a dialer app of its own not too long ago. These two dialers are nice, but what if you don’t want to use Facebook’s or Google’s services? The folks over at Cyanogen have 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 can decide whether to pick up the call or not.

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