Sprint Pushes Android Security App

Recent discoveries of malware in the Android Market is expected that the companies involved. While Google has removed over 100 markets malware in recent months, the threats continue.

Insert the Sprint and its new partnership with Mobile Security Lookout. The company makes Lookout Mobile, Android security for free to their customers with ease.

Free - version of the software blocks viruses, malware and spyware - and somewhat limited. Can also be used to save and restore contacts, locating a lost or stolen phone on a map, and an audible alarm to identify the exact location of the device. If you want more protection than this, you will need to upgrade to the Premium version of the application.

The paid version is much more and is probably the best option for companies when it comes to smartphones to protect employees. First, it helps users understand what applications can access their private data. Although applications offer a display with the permissions of the information before it is installed, is not always clearly defined.

The Premium version allows users to save not only contact information but also pictures and call history. Data is stored in the cloud at the Mirador site, which has a backup script and restore the phone if necessary.

It has the same location as the free version, but adds the ability to block or erase a lost or stolen phone. This is essential for business users. As smartphones can store and access all types of business data, data protection is paramount. If your company does not have a management tool for smartphones, this simple piece of software can provide some peace of mind.

The latest version also adds protection during transport. For example, the Safe Browsing feature of the analysis of all the sites users are visiting in real time to protect against the latest online threats. Mirador mentions that users can click links - even Facebook - without fear. (Gee, Facebook is full of malware or something else?)

Belvedere says the application has been optimized for low battery consumption. It uses the same amount of juice that a call was 33 votes. According to reviews posted by the application in the Android Marketplace, it is considered by most users. He won an average of 4.5 stars over 190 000 users.