Android smart phone question
New smart phone user here. Is virus protection needed with a smart phone? If so any recommendations? Thanks, John
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I'm currently using the Free TrustGo for my Android phones. It rated high in independent tests, and has some handy security and management features. For instance, you can track and set monthly data limits, and track app battery usage. You can also GPS locate, lock, wipe data, and sound an alert from directly from the TrustGo website.
One interesting feature uses the smartphone's camera to take a picture of an offending person who attempts to unlock the phone, after 3 unsuccessful attempts. The person's photo along with the mobile device's current location displayed on Google maps is automatically emailed. You can see how the candid camera feature works on this YouTube video.
An example: We recently had a smartphone snatched unbenounced while visiting our zoo in DC. The alleged perpetrator apparently couldn't unlock the phone, and a Google map location of the smartphone with a photo of the guilty party was sent by email. To view the email and photo of the alleged thief(unobscured), just click the above image, or here. :W
One interesting feature uses the smartphone's camera to take a picture of an offending person who attempts to unlock the phone, after 3 unsuccessful attempts. The person's photo along with the mobile device's current location displayed on Google maps is automatically emailed. You can see how the candid camera feature works on this YouTube video.
An example: We recently had a smartphone snatched unbenounced while visiting our zoo in DC. The alleged perpetrator apparently couldn't unlock the phone, and a Google map location of the smartphone with a photo of the guilty party was sent by email. To view the email and photo of the alleged thief(unobscured), just click the above image, or here. :W
