RealCall explained

RealCall
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Author:Second Phone Number Inc.
Developer:Second Phone Number Inc.
Operating System:Android and iOS
License:Freeware

RealCall is a US-based AI caller identification and call blocking smartphone application, used to detect, engage and block call and SMS scamming and spamming. It has AI algorithms with built-in free reverse phone lookup service and customized answer bots for detection, engagement and blocking of unwanted calls and messages.[1] The app is available for Android and iOS devices.

Overview

RealCall is a US based AI smartphone application, to detect, engage and block spam calls, with a database of known numbers and an AI algorithm to identify phone numbers and block calls from robocallers, spammers, telemarketers and scammers. It analyze caller's voice and call's content to determine the nature of a call. The app auto block unwanted calls, and use answer bots to answer calls from telemarketers.[2] It has reverse lookup service, used to find owner name, address, network carrier, location, risk level of unknown numbers,[3] and system integrated with FTC Do Not Call Registry.[4] [5]

History

RealCall is developed by Second Phone Number Inc., a privately held company with a head office in San Jose, California, US.[6] It released first iOS version of the app on 6 April 2022, and Android version in December 2022.[7] [8] As of September 2022, it has blocked 30.63 million spam calls and 11.6 billion spam text messages, originating mainly from 530, 502, 626, 915, and 315 US area codes.[9] [10] In November 2022, Dingtone announced partnership with RealCall and integrated its API. As of 2022, It has collected 1.5 billion phone numbers in its global database.[11]

Availability

The app is only available in US and Canada, for iOS and Android users.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Thompson . David . Spam-blocking App RealCall: How to Deal with Growing Robocall Scams . 14 January 2023 . techtimes.com . Tech times . 2 November 2022.
  2. Web site: RealCall Spam Call Blocker App For IOS Review - TECHWIBE . 27 January 2023.
  3. Web site: How to Block Skyrocketing Robocalls for Good - Space Coast Daily . spacecoastdaily.com . 27 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Staff . Startup Info . RealCall VS. Nomorobo, Which Robocall Blocker Should You Choose? . 27 January 2023 . 4 January 2023.
  5. News: According to Data_ Cryptocurrency Investment_ Online Shopping_ and Job Hunting Have Become the Worst-hit Area of Fraud . 27 January 2023 . article.wn.com . en.
  6. Web site: Exploring the Advancements in AI Software: Understanding the Next-Generation Solutions . 1 February 2023 . itechpost.com.
  7. Web site: Block Spam Calls: Call Blocker . App Store . 27 January 2023.
  8. Web site: RealCall Unveils AI-based App to Enable Spam Call Blocking and Empower FCC's Urgent Efforts . PRWeb . 27 January 2023.
  9. Web site: How to Deal with Scam Calling and Robocalling to Protect Your Privacy . IRN Post . 27 January 2023 . 23 November 2022.
  10. Web site: [LATEST] RealCall 2022 Q3 Report on Scam Calls, Findings & Summary ]. RealCall Blog . 27 January 2023 . 4 January 2023.
  11. News: Berman . Marc . Data Reveals that Spam-Blocking Apps Downloads Have Soared . 27 January 2023 . Programming Insider . 19 November 2022.
  12. Web site: Bennett . Lucy . An In-depth Detailed Review of the RealCall App . iLounge . 27 January 2023 . 13 December 2022.

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