The truth is Apple has set a very good example when it comes to mobile device security, allowing to track down through the web browser interface any lost device. And it has had this feature added to every device for years. In comparison it would seem Google finally woke up. But we’re glad that it did. Android Device Manager is Google’s…
CyanogenMod introduced a pretty popular feature called Privacy Guard, that can be considered similar to Google’s AppOps from Android 4.3. The idea is that Privacy Guard will be merged into early CyanogenMod 10.2 builds. The functionality here includes the ability to single click any app from the main menu in order to change its permissions. I’m…
If a simple CyanogenMod ROM isn’t enough for the average user, you’ll now be able to get a CyanogenMod Account. That’s the name of a new feature/service, that allows users to sign up and get access to more features associated to their CM installation. Those perks include tracking a lost device, remote wiping and more, plus the promise…
This week the famous Android Device Manager was released, allowing you to track your smartphone or tablet if it’s lost or missplaced. Now you also get a web interface, to find your device on the map, by accessing this link. In order to check if this feature is enabled, you should access the Settings menu on your device, tap Security, find a Device…
One of the new services that Google is prepared to offer on your Android device is a device manager that will take care of your handset or slate once it’s been stolen or lost. The new app is called Android Device Manager and this tool has apparently already rolled out to lucky users. Said tool helps you keep the gadget safe, by offering its location…
Privacy issues should never be treated likely and for this reason Google has managed to integrated all sorts of features related to the Play Store, to help users stay safe. Hi App Lock is one of the apps that comes to protect any data you might have reasons to be concerned about. After releasing it in Beta form, developer hiapp has decided to go…
It is not about what apps you download or what games you play. It is not even about the Google OS environment that should be immune to viruses. The true fact is that a great deal of people these days use a smartphone and more than that they rely on it to keep their data safe. And that includes passwords, credit cards and more. Security issues have…
The most important part that comes with rooting our Android devices, is the ability to manage the apps that require the extra privileges and grant them a way to the system files. Thus a Superuser app, who´s place is to monitor and ascertain if you wish an app to be branted the extra privileges, is a must. On the Play Store you will find more then…
As the smartphones and tablets these days become highly indispensable their range of usefulness is left as the task of developers to help us get the most of it. Till now we´ve had our choice of trackers for Android, ranging from sports to personal. It´s about time someone thought about the more vulnerable. SafeT have announced and started developing…
How long has it been since you got the chance to test a really innovative product for your Android device. While there are over 700.000 apps on the Play Store, few can be categorized as original in terms of both looks and usefulness. Here is one that combines both. While there are many third party launchers on the Store, some more complicated than…
