Baidu (BIDU) Boosts User Security With New 'DU Caller' App
Zacks Investment Research | Sep 14, 2016 11:03PM ET
China’s biggest search engine Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) yesterday launched its new privacy app 'DU Caller' that will utilize Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s new CallKit on iOS 10.
Aimed at the U.S. and India markets, the new app will have a number of security features to help users prevent identity theft.
Cailin Tang, Director of International Products at Baidu's Global Business Unit stated, “DU Caller will fully leverage Apple's new CallKit on iOS 10 to give users much more transparency and control over their phones."
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The app will automatically recognize unknown numbers before they are picked up and help users avoid telemarketers and scammers. It will also enable users customize spam tolerance and block unwanted callers.
Users can also make calls directly from the app. Android users will get an added facility to record and playback calls.
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