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  • Truecaller: Phone Call Blocker

    Truecaller: Phone Call Blocker

    Truecaller: Your all-in-one solution for caller ID, call screening, call recording & spam or scam blocking.

    Block spam & scams calls with Truecaller’s Caller ID. Truecaller will record, identify & block robocallers, phone fraudsters, telemarketers, scammers & other unwanted or unknown phone numbers.

    The spam detector will automatically record calls & block phone numbers to protect against fraudulent calling & SMS messages. The phone numbers on our spam list are updated & blocked in real time by millions of users worldwide. Use the reverse call lookup feature to search for unknown phone numbers in our community-based spam database.

    Powerful Auto-Dialer, Caller ID and Advanced Features:
    – Get the leading caller ID app, which automatically shows who’s calling even if the caller is not in your contacts. Filter & block spam calls before you answer.
    – Use Video Caller ID to record a short video that plays automatically when you call friends & family. Record a selfie video or set your Video Caller ID using our built-in templates.
    – Use Voice Calling to talk to friends on Truecaller for free.
    – Back up and restore call history, call logs, contacts, messages, block list & settings to Google Drive.

    Block & Detect Spam:
    – Set Truecaller as your default calling app. It can manage all incoming/outgoing calls & display Caller ID regardless if the caller is in your contacts.
    – Block spam calls, scam calls, fraud, traps & robocalls alongside unwanted SMS messages. Identify & auto-block telemarketers, robocallers, scammers, fraudsters & sale calls.
    – The phone numbers on Truecaller’s blocked spam list are updated daily by millions of users worldwide, helping you avoid robocalls, fraud & spam calls.
    – Unsure if the number that texted you is a real person? Use our reverse number lookup to find their identity or Caller ID.
    – Utilize Truecaller’s advanced scam shield to block spam automatically. Block callers from specific countries, phone number sequences, robocalls, unknown or no Caller ID numbers & telemarketers.

    Smart Messaging:
    – Automatically identify unknown SMS.
    – Automatically block spam and telemarketing SMS
    – Organize your SMS into Personal, Other and Spam.
    – Blacklist unwanted SMS senders.
    – SMS and Message Translation.
    – Truecaller auto-detects foreign languages & translates them with one tap.

    Seamless Call Recording with Truecaller:
    – Truecaller can record any incoming/outgoing calls easily.
    – Auto-generated Call Subjects: For easy organization of call recordings.
    – Instant Call Summary: Get caller ID contact info & recaps of call recordings.
    – AI-powered Transcriptions: Receive written & searchable call transcripts.

    Truecaller Premium – Upgrade and get access to:
    – Ad-free experience.
    – Knowing who searched & viewed your profile.
    – Advanced options to block & filter calls.
    – Call Announce: Know who’s calling without looking at the phone.
    – Incognito Mode: View other caller’s profiles privately.
    – Get the Premium badge on your profile.
    – Get 30 contact requests per month.

    Truecaller does not upload your phonebook & does not make your phonebook public or searchable.

  • Contacts

    Contacts

    Back up and sync your contacts across all your devices
    • Keep your contacts safely backed up to your Google Account
    • Access your contacts from anywhere you’re signed in, including your next phone
    • Recover contacts deleted in the last 30 days from Trash

    Keep your contacts organized and up to date
    • View your contacts by account (such as work or personal)
    • Easily add contacts and edit information like phone numbers, emails, and photos
    • Get help merging duplicate contacts, adding useful details, and more

    Connect with the people who matter most
    • View highlights, like upcoming birthdays and anniversaries
    • Add notifications so you never miss a special day
    • Easily access contacts you recently added or viewed

    Also available for Wear OS, including a favorite contacts tile, individual contact tile, and contact complication

  • Phone by Google

    Phone by Google

    Google’s official phone calling app is now available to download for the first time. Phone helps you easily connect with family and friends, block spam callers, and know who’s calling before you answer – all with a simple, intuitive design.

    Powerful spam protection
    See warnings about suspicious callers that help you avoid unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers and scammers. Block numbers to prevent them from calling you again.

    Know who’s calling you
    Google’s extensive caller ID coverage lets you know the business that’s calling so that you can answer with confidence.

    No more waiting on hold 1, 5
    Hold for Me lets you go back to your day. If a business puts you on hold, Google Assistant can wait on the line for you and let you know when someone is ready to talk.

    Screen unknown callers 1, 2
    Call Screen answers unknown callers, filters out detected spammers without interrupting you, and helps you learn more about callers you don’t recognize before you pick up.

    Visual voicemail 1, 3
    Check your messages without needing to call your voicemail – view and play them in any order, read transcriptions, and delete or save them right from the app.

    Call recording 1
    Record your phone calls to capture important information for reference later. Everyone hears a disclosure when the recording starts so they’re aware, and recordings are saved on your phone.

    Intuitive design
    Our simple, lightweight design keeps your favorite people just a tap away. Plus, switch to dark mode to save battery and reduce eye strain at night.

    Emergency support 1, 4
    See your current location when you make an emergency call, and share information about the assistance you require, along with your location, to the emergency operator without speaking.

    Phone app is available on most Android devices running Android 9.0 and above.

    Also available for Wear OS.

    1Available only on some devices that have Phone pre-installed.
    2Manual screening is not available in all languages or countries. For more information, see g.co/help/callscreen. Automatic screening is available in the US only, English only. Call Screen may not detect all spam calls.
    3Transcription is available in the US only, English only.
    4Available in Australia, United Kingdom and the US only, English only.
    5Available in the US only, English only. Pixel 2+ devices only. Toll-free numbers only. May not detect every on-hold scenario.

  • Google Voice

    Google Voice

    Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go.

    NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and Google Workspace accounts in select markets. Text messaging is not supported in all markets.

    You're in control
    Get spam filtered automatically and block numbers you don’t want to hear from. Manage your time with personalized settings for forwarding calls, text messages, and voicemail.

    Backed up and searchable
    Calls, text messages, and voicemails are stored and backed up to make it easy for you to search your history.

    Manage messages across devices
    Send and receive individual and group SMS messages from all your devices.

    Your voicemail, transcribed
    Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions that you can read in the app and/or have sent to your email.

    Save on international calling
    Make international calls at competitive rates without paying extra for international minutes with your mobile carrier.

    Keep in mind:
    • Google Voice is currently only available in the US. Google Voice for Google Workspace users is available in select countries. Check with your administrator for access.
    • Calls made using Google Voice for Android can be placed through a Google Voice access number. All access number based calls use the standard minutes from your cell phone plan and may incur costs (e.g. when traveling internationally).

  • WhatsApp Business

    WhatsApp Business

    Everything you love about WhatsApp plus built-in tools for business

    WhatsApp Business is a free-to-download app with built-in tools to help you work smarter, build trust, and grow your business.

    You get free calls* and free international messaging* plus business features to help you do more with conversations.

    Download the app to get business benefits like these:

    Work smarter. Save time by letting the app do the work for you! Send customers automated quick replies and away messages so you never miss an opportunity. Use labels to quickly organize, filter, and find important conversations. Create a status to share an offer or news, and even take orders and payments** in-app to create a great customer experience.

    Build relationships and trust. With a professional business profile on a secure platform, you build credibility and trust with customers. Use the app to provide more responsive customer support and build long-term loyalty. Subscribe to Meta Verified*** to reinforce your authenticity.

    Sell more and grow. Get discovered, advertise, and make more valuable customer connections. Boost sales by sending targeted offers to customers; create ads that click to WhatsApp; showcase your product catalog; and give customers the convenience of in-app orders and payments.**

    FAQs

    Are all features free?
    The app is free to download and use, with a mix of free and paid features.

    Can I still use my personal WhatsApp?
    Yes! As long as you have two different phone numbers, your business and personal accounts can live together on a single device.

    Can I transfer over my chat history?
    Yes. When you set up the WhatsApp Business app, you can restore a backup from your WhatsApp account to transfer your messages, media, and contacts to your business account.

    How many devices can I connect?
    You can have a total of five web-based devices or mobile phones on your account (up to 10 if you subscribe to Meta Verified***).

    *Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
    **Not available in all markets
    ***Available soon globally

  • Gmail

    Gmail

    The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, multiple account support, and powerful search to find the details you need. Use the power of Google AI to help you write, organize, search, and clear your inbox even faster. Gmail is also available on Wear OS so you can stay productive and manage emails right from your wrist.

    With the Gmail app you can:
    • Find the details you need with summary cards at the top of your emails
    • Unsubscribe from unwanted email senders in one place
    • Search your inbox with relevant keywords or ask Gemini* to find specific details from your inbox or Google Drive files
    • Use Gemini* as your AI powered writing assistant right from your inbox, with built-in features like ‘Help me write’ and contextual Smart Reply
    • Switch between multiple accounts from different email providers
    • Have peace of mind because Gmail automatically blocks more than 99.9% of spam, phishing, and malware from ever reaching your inbox
    • Use the ‘Add to Calendar’ button to create Google Calendar invites instantly with Gemini*, right from your inbox
    • Add a Gmail complication and tile on your Wear OS watch to get a quick overview of your emails

    *Google AI Pro or Ultra plan and internet connection required. Language and country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Learn more at https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/

    Gmail is part of Google Workspace. With a Workspace plan, you and your team can:
    • Get Premium AI built in and use the latest Gemini features to boost your productivity in Gmail.
    • Do your best work faster with access to the Gemini app, NotebookLM, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more. Collaborate in real time, from any device, across tools that are always up-to-date.
    • Connect with coworkers via Google Meet or Chat, send invites in Google Calendar, add an action to your task list, and more without leaving Gmail.
    • Stay safe with the most secure email for business. With AI-powered threat defenses, enterprise-grade security and privacy controls, and Google’s security-by-design cloud infrastructure, Gmail helps keep your data protected, confidential, and compliant.

    Learn more about Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/products/gmail/

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft Teams

    Whether you’re connecting with your community for an upcoming activity or working with teammates on a project, Microsoft Teams helps bring people together so that they can get things done. It’s the only app that has communities, events, chats, channels, meetings, storage, tasks, and calendars in one place—so you can easily connect and manage access to information. Get your community, family, friends, or work mates together to accomplish tasks, share ideas, and make plans. Join audio and video calls in a secure setting, collaborate in documents, and store files and photos with built-in cloud storage. You can do it all in Microsoft Teams.

    Easily connect with anyone:
    • Skype is now part of Teams. Continue where you left off with your chats, calls and contacts in Microsoft Teams Free.
    • Meet securely with communities, teammates, family, or friends.
    • Set up a meeting within seconds and invite anyone by sharing a link or calendar invite.
    • Chat 1-1 or to your entire community, @mention people in chats to get their attention.
    • Create a dedicated community to discuss specific topics and make plans*.
    • Work closely and collaborate by keeping conversations organized by specific topics and projects with teams and channels.
    • Video or audio call anyone directly in Teams or instantly convert a group chat to a call.
    • Use GIFs, emojis, and message animations to express yourself when words aren’t enough.

    Accomplish plans and projects together:
    • Send photos and videos in chats to quickly and easily share important moments.
    • Use cloud storage to access shared documents and files on the go.
    • Organize shared content in a community — events, photos, links, files —so you don’t have to waste time searching*.
    • Get the most out of your meetings by using screenshare, whiteboard, or breakout in virtual rooms.
    • Manage access to information and ensure the right people have access to the right info, even when people join and leave projects.
    • Use task lists to stay on top of projects and plans – assign tasks, set due dates, and cross off items to keep everyone on the same page.

    Designed to give you peace of mind:
    • Securely collaborate with others while maintaining control over your data.
    • Keep communities safe by allowing owners to remove inappropriate content or members*.
    • Enterprise-level security and compliance you expect from Microsoft 365**.

    *Available when using Microsoft Teams with your Microsoft account.

    **Commercial features of this app require a paid Microsoft 365 commercial subscription or a trial subscription of Microsoft Teams for work. If you’re not sure about your company’s subscription or the services you have access to, visit Office.com/Teams to learn more or contact your IT department.

    By downloading Teams, you agree to the license (see aka.ms/eulateamsmobile) and privacy terms (see aka.ms/privacy). For support or feedback, email us at mtiosapp@microsoft.com. EU Contract Summary: aka.ms/EUContractSummary

    Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy   
    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814 

  • GroupMe

    GroupMe

    GroupMe – the free, simple way to stay in touch with the people who matter most.

    Family. Roommates. Friends. Coworkers. Teams. Greek Life. Bands. Faith Groups. Events. Vacations.

    “Lifechanger…. utterly indispensable”
    -Gizmodo

    – START CHATTING
    Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they are new to GroupMe, they can start chatting over SMS immediately.

    – CONTROL NOTIFICATIONS
    You’re in charge! Choose when and what type of notifications you receive. Mute specific chats, or the entire app – you can even leave or end group chats.

    – SAY MORE THAN WORDS
    Go ahead – fall in love with our exclusive emoji.

    – THE WHOLE INTERNET IN YOUR GROUP
    Meme images, search and send GIFs, and see content shared from URLs displayed in the chat.

    – SHARE NOW, RELIVE LATER
    The gallery saves your memories. Easily explore the photos and videos shared in your group now, or later.

    – LEAVE TEXTING BEHIND
    With direct messages, you can use all the features you love for group chat, but one-on-one. It’s like texting, but better.

    – CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE
    Including from your computer at groupme.com

    Whether separated by a hallway or a hemisphere, GroupMe allows you to stay in touch with the connections that count. Get your group together.

    We want to hear your feedback!
    Web: https://aka.ms/groupmesupport
    Twitter: @GroupMe
    Facebook: facebook.com/groupme
    Instagram: @GroupMe

    Love,
    Team GroupMe

    NOTE: SMS chat currently available in US only. Standard text messaging rates may apply.

    Privacy Policy: https://groupme.com/privacy

    Made with love in Seattle

  • Google Chat

    Google Chat

    Google Chat is the best way for teams using Workspace to connect, collaborate and get things done.

    AI-first messaging & collaboration, transformed by Gemini
    • Stay on top of things with conversation summaries
    • Automatically translate messages across more than 120 languages
    • Find what you’re looking for with AI-powered search
    • Capture action items so the whole team is on the same page

    Everything teams need to stay connected and get work done
    • Start a chat with a colleague, a group or even your whole team
    • Tell your team when you’re heads-down or ready to connect with personalized status updates
    • Share detailed updates with audio & video messages
    • Connect in real-time, anytime with huddles

    The full power of Workspace to transform your teamwork
    • Integrated with Workspace apps like Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Tasks, and Meet
    • Streamline teamwork with smart chips to link files, people and spaces
    • Stay on top of requests, comments and approvals with the Google Drive app for Chat
    • Install powerful, popular Chat apps like PagerDuty, Jira, GitHub, Workday, and many more
    • Build no-code, low-code and pro-code apps with Chat APIs

    Secure
    • Protected by Google’s cloud-native, zero-trust architecture
    • No desktop apps to patch, no data stored on end-user devices
    • Keeps data safe with AI-powered data loss prevention (DLP) plus phishing & malware detection
    • Migrate away from insecure legacy platforms

    Chat is included as part of Google Workspace for consumer, education, and business customers.
    Some premium features require a paid subscription. To learn more or start a 14-day trial, https://workspace.google.com/pricing.html.

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  • Messenger Kids – The Messaging

    Messenger Kids – The Messaging

    Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents.

    Parent Dashboard:
    Parents can manage their kids' contact list, and monitor messages on the Messenger Kids app. When kids block contacts, parents are notified.

    Fun Filters:
    Kid-friendly filters, reactions, and sound effects make video chats with friends and family even better.

    Worry Free:
    Parents can set usage limits when it’s bedtime, and there are no in app-purchases or ads.

    Creative Convos:
    Stickers, GIFs, emojis, and drawing tools give kids more ways to express themselves.

    Easy Start:
    No phone number required.

    We’re always working to improve Messenger Kids. If you’d like to share any feedback with us or for more information, visit messengerkids.com.