Zepto teams up with Truecaller: Here’s what it means for you

Zepto, the Mumbai-based quick commerce startup known for its 10-minute delivery promise, has joined hands with Truecaller to build what it says trust, streamline operations, and enable seamless interactions between users and the Zepto workforce.

The collaboration integrates Truecaller’s Customer Experience Solutions into Zepto’s tech stack, enabling the startup to use features like Verified Business Caller ID, Video Caller ID to deliver branded visuals, contextual messaging, and OTP-less logins. 

For Zepto, which operates in over 80 cities with a catalogue of 45,000 products, the push toward verified communication comes at a time when operational clarity and customer trust are becoming crucial differentiators. With Truecaller’s Verified Business Caller ID, calls made from Zepto’s ecosystem will now display the company’s logo, name, and a verification badge—intended to reduce unanswered calls and bolster consumer confidence.

Additional capabilities like "Call Reason," “Call Me Back,” and “Video Caller ID” aim to contextualize every interaction, including a delivery confirmation. 

The partnership also includes the use of Truecaller’s Verified Campaigns, which allow Zepto to launch branded SMS and call-based outreach campaigns targeted at high-intent users, particularly useful during peak ordering hours or promotional rollouts. For user onboarding, Truecaller’s SDK enables one-tap, OTP-free login for Zepto and Zepto Café, reducing friction and minimizing drop-offs.

Zepto’s co-founder Kaivalya Vohra described trusted communication as “foundational to every successful transaction,” and said the partnership helps enhance “both user trust and operational efficiency.”

"Through our Customer Experience Solutions, we enable Zepto to deliver seamless experiences from secure onboarding to fulfillment while ensuring every interaction is anchored in trust. We’re excited to partner with Zepto as they continue redefining urban convenience in India," said Priyam Bose, Global Head, GTM & Developer Products at Truecaller.

Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce startups, riding on a network of dark stores and a hyperlocal logistics model to fulfill everything from groceries to electronics in under 10 minutes. It also operates Zepto Café, which offers a menu of over 200 ready-to-eat items.

For Truecaller, which claims to have identified and blocked more than 56 billion unwanted calls in 2024 alone, the partnership adds to its roster of 2,500+ global business clients using its suite of communication verification tools. Truecaller is headquartered in Stockholm and publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.

 

Your contact list in Google Messages just got an RCS upgrade

• Google Messages is displaying an "RCS" label for contacts with RCS texting enabled.
• RCS-enabled contacts will also be highlighted with dynamic color theming.
• This change will help boost RCS adoption and provide a more consistent messaging experience.

The RCS messaging experience in Google Messages is not as streamlined as it should be. Until you initiate a conversation with a person, there's no way of knowing if they have RCS texting enabled or not. Google is solving this pain point for good, with a new RCS indicator in Google Messages.

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When you compose a new message and scroll through your contact list, Google Messages will display an "RCS" label on the right next to numbers that support the enhanced texting experience (via Reddit). If a saved contact doesn't support RCS texting, the label won't appear next to them.

Besides the label, RCS-enabled contacts are further highlighted using dynamic color theming to make them stand out. Regular numbers are displayed in black or white. If a contact has multiple numbers, Google Messages will indicate RCS availability for each one individually.

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While this might seem like a small change, it will help provide a more consistent RCS experience. You'll now be able to quickly see whether a contact has RCS enabled. If anything, this change should only help further boost RCS adoption.

Previously, the only way to find out was to start composing a message with them. Google was first spotted working on this Google Messages improvement in April this year.

There are other smaller changes as well, as spotted by 9to5Google. The screen that appears after tapping the "Start chat" button now displays a "New chat" header, replacing the previous "New conversation" title.

The RCS label is showing up for some users on the latest Google Messages for Android beta (20250527_01_RC00). It appears to be a limited server-side rollout, as the label is not yet showing up on any of my phones.

Google Messages is rapidly improving

To Google's credit, it has been hard at work on Google Messages, fixing many of its shortcomings and adding new features to bring it to the same level as its competitors. While there's still a lot of ground to cover, the company deserves credit where it's due.

Some of the upcoming Google Messages improvements spotted in testing include a new landscape layout, a large compose box to view your lengthy texts easily, and threaded replies.

 

Samsung's One UI 8 beta reaches max capacity in the US

Summary

• The US beta program for Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 series has reached its maximum capacity just two days after launch, and new registrations are closed.
• While it's unclear if more spots will open for the initial beta, those who missed out will likely have an opportunity to join with the release of Beta 2, which is expected to be more stable.
• The stable version of One UI 8 is anticipated to debut on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 foldable phones around July.

Regardless of Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 coming much sooner than initially expected, demand for the software preview is proving undeniably high.

The first beta was made available to try out on the South Korean tech giant's latest Galaxy S25 series just two days ago. If you didn't act fast, though, you've already missed the initial sign-up window.

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The first One UI 8 beta has already reached max capacity in the US, as highlighted by X user @AdamJMatlock (via SammyGuru).

"We've reached the participant limit for this beta program. Thanks for your interest. Try again for the next beta," reads the new prompt message that shows when users try to register for the beta through the Samsung Members app. It isn't entirely clear if the beta is full in South Korea, the UK, and Germany as well.

More spots likely to open up with Beta 2

It isn't entirely clear if Samsung will open up more spots for Beta 1, or if users will have to wait for Beta 2 to arrive over the next few weeks. The latter is more plausible, especially considering the prompt message and the fact that Beta 2 is already in testing.

Those who missed the early train should take it in stride. The upcoming Beta 2 will offer a generally smoother and more stable experience, addressing many of the initial bugs that the first wave of testers encounter.

Here's everything new spotted in One UI 8 Beta 1

• One UI 8 finally makes alarm groups on your Galaxy too good to ignore
• One UI 8 will bring fresh animations to Samsung phones, Android 16-style
• One UI 8 adds a new panic button for Samsung's Secure Folder
• Samsung's Now Bar adds two critical features with One UI 8
• One UI 8 gives Samsung users the first taste of Android 16's 90:10 split screen upgrade
• Samsung's My Files now lets you filter downloads by app

The South Korean tech giant's One UI 8 will debut in stable on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 sometime in July.

I tried Google's XR glasses and they already beat my Meta Ray-Bans in 3 ways

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Google unveiled a slew of new AI tools and features at I/O, dropping the term Gemini 95 times and AI 92 times. However, the best announcement of the entire show wasn't an AI feature; rather, the title went to one of the two hardware products announced -- the Android XR glasses.

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For the first time, Google gave the public a look at its long-awaited smart glasses, which pack Gemini's assistance, in-lens displays, speakers, cameras, and mics into the form factor of traditional eyeglasses. I had the opportunity to wear them for five minutes, during which I ran through a demo of using them to get visual Gemini assistance, take photos, and get navigation directions.

As a Meta Ray-Bans user, I couldn't help but notice the similarities and differences between the two smart glasses -- and the features I now wish my Meta pair had.

1. In-lens displays

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The biggest difference between the Android XR glasses and the Meta Ray-Bans is the inclusion of an in-lens display. The Android XR glasses have a display that is useful in any instance involving text, such as when you get a notification, translate audio in real time, chat with Gemini, or navigate the streets of your city.

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The Meta Ray-Bans do not have a display, and although other smart glasses such as Hallidays do, the interaction involves looking up at the optical module placed on the frame, which makes for a more unnatural experience. The display is limited in what it can show, as it is not a vivid display. The ability to see elements beyond text adds another dimension to the experience.

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For example, my favorite part of the demo was using the smart glasses to take a photo. After clicking the button on top of the lens, I was able to take a photo in the same way I do with the Meta Ray-Bans. However, the difference was that after taking the picture, I could see the results on the lens in color and in pretty sharp detail.

Although being able to see the image wasn't particularly helpful, it did give me a glimpse of what it might feel like to have a layered, always-on display integrated into your everyday eyewear, and all the possibilities.

2. Gemini assistance

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Google has continually improved its Gemini Assistant by integrating its most advanced Gemini models, making it an increasingly capable and reliable AI assistant. While the "best" AI assistant ultimately depends on personal preference and use case, in my experience testing and comparing different models over the years, I've found Gemini to outperform Meta AI, the assistant currently used in Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.

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My preference is based on several factors, including Gemini's more advanced tools, such as Deep Research, advanced code generation, and more nuanced conversational abilities, which are areas where Gemini currently holds an advantage over Meta AI. Another notable difference is in content safety.

For example, Gemini has stricter guardrails around generating sensitive content, such as images of political figures, whereas Meta AI is looser. It's still unclear how many of Gemini's features will carry over to the smart glasses, but if the full experience is implemented, I think it would give the Android smart glasses a competitive edge.

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3. Lightweight form factor

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Although visually they do not look very different from the Meta Ray-Bans in the Wayfarer style, Google's take on XR glasses felt noticeably lighter than Meta's. As soon as I put them on, I was a bit shocked by how much lighter they were than I expected. While a true comfort test would require wearing them for an entire day, and there is also the possibility that by the time the glasses reach production they become heavier, at this moment it seems like a major win.

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If the glasses can maintain their current lightweight design, it will be much easier to take full advantage of the AI assistance they offer in daily life. You wouldn't be sacrificing comfort, especially around the bridge of the nose and behind the ears, to wear them for extended periods. Ultimately, these glasses act as a bridge between AI assistance and the physical world. That connection only works if you're willing and able to wear them consistently.

 

First look? Alleged Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak shows wide cover hands-on

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 this July, but an image leak just revealed a wide cover display and hands-on of one of the upcoming foldables. The device seems real, which could have been supplied to a portion of users for evaluation.

The image leak shows a hands-on of an alleged Galaxy Z Fold 7 from its camera side. The camera sensor placement is quite similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Samsung has also adjusted the LED flash placement, bringing it around the middle of the bump.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 apparently adopted S25 Ultra-like, slightly rounded corners. The leaked colorway also matches the signature hue of the S25 Ultra. The in-hand feel, in image, points to a wider cover screen experience.

Not much, but Samsung is redefining the cover screen experience with its next Fold model. The outer screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is going to be 6.5 inches, up from the 6.3-inch panel that debuted in the Galaxy Z Fold 6 last year.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to embrace larger screen panels. The cover could be 6.5 inches, while the inner display could be approximately 8.2 inches. The next Fold could be slimmest in the segment over all the market rivals.

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Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 in early July this year. The new foldables will debut modern chipsets (Snapdragon 8 Elite in Fold, Exynos 2500 in Flip), battery efficient screens and new Android 16 pre-installed.

For thickness and weight reduction, the company has reportedly adopted an internal hinge made of Titanium. It’s coming to the next Fold model and probably the Tri-Fold after successful deployment in last year’s Special Edition Fold.