We’re not entirely convinced there’s a need, just yet, for an app that sits there and monitors everything we do on our mobile telephone, but that hasn’t stopped famed security team Symantec from releasing Norton Smartphone Security for Android™.
It’s not a simple a virus checker, more a general security, anti-theft, data-protection and call-blocking tool for the peace of mind of the paranoid smartphone user. Here’s what they say it does:
What Is Norton Smartphone Security?
Protect your mobile device and the information on it with Norton Smartphone Security Version 6.0 for Android™. If your mobile device is lost, stolen, or its SIM card removed, you can remotely disable your mobile device to prevent thieves from using it or accessing your private information. You can even remotely delete all of your personal information so cybercriminals can’t use it to steal your identity or money.Protects Against
Loss/Theft of Your Private Information
Loss/Theft of Your Mobile Device
Cybercriminals
Annoying Unwanted Calls and Text Messages
Mobile ThreatsPrevents strangers from using your mobile device in case of loss or theft
Remotely locks your mobile device if it’s stolen so thieves can’t use it and run up your bill
Instantly locks your mobile device if its SIM card is removed, so it can’t be used with another SIM card
And here’s what it looks like:
The Norton Android app requires Android version 2.0 or above to run, if you’re oddly keen on it. For us, Norton’s a bit like RealPlayer – the sort of thing we find on other people’s computers and spend half a day trying to work out how to turn the bloody thing off.
Link & pics via Droid-Life.
It’s smooth to use, the 1080p display is sharp, clear and bright, the device is extremely light and thin and therefore very pocketable and portable — much more so than other 5-inch phones we’ve used. And yet… we’re a bit unimpressed by the overall package…
A relatively high-spec smartphone, with a 4.5″ display running at 480 x 854 resolution and powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, plus the Ascend G510 arrives running Android 4.1.1 — albeit potentially hindered by Huawei only sticking 512MB of RAM inside it..
The Panasonic Eluga marks the company’s return to the European mobile phone scene years after several years of absence, and it’s come back to us with a moderately high-spec Android model that features a rather stylish, slim case.
Sony returns with an all-new mobile design for 2012, pairing a dual-core processor with a 720p display. It’s a lovely phone, but is it enough to end our Samsung and HTC obsession?
LG’s updated Prada phone comes with an absolutely crazy black & white theme, but is it just for fashionable suit wearers who want to make themselves look a bit more interesting?
MobiT
/ June 9, 2010pointless…..
strelaoz
/ June 10, 2010David Freer (VP, Symantec Consumer Business Units – Norton, APJ) is a BIG LIAR! He lied to me for more than two and half years for my true feelings, time, and money. Also kept saying I am the only one in his life. Even this year on Feb. 2, he used company line to lead me to have phone sex with him. Until I found out there’s some other woman, he made up another lie and finally admitted he’s been living with her for a year. Later, I realized they were all lies. He actually has married March 2009. And now he just totally disappeared and not answering any phone calls, acting like “hit & run” irresponsible baby. Can you trust someone like this, with no ethics and integrity? The more unbelievable things are David Freer newly-wed wife – SUZY WALSHAM, she shamefully admitted she was the third person who broke up David Freer & his ex 12 years relationships, and mocking at me as the 3rd “unsuspected” person, as she agreed with his husband’s behaviors!!!!!! SHAME ON both of you, DAVID FREER & SUZY WALSHAM!!!!!!! (THEY BOTH WORK FOR SYMANTEC)
strelaoz
/ June 10, 2010As I have reported to Symantec Ethics about David Freer’s (VP, Symantec – Norton, APJ) misconducts (fraud, having dissented sex with me as he lied, using company resources for personal benefits – hundreds hours phone calls, hanging out with me during office hours, negative impacts on Symantec corporate image), what they do surprise me too. They basically ignore – never process the investigation, covering the serial lying & cheating criminal up, then threaten me. As Warren Buffet said when he decides which company is worth to invest, he values the CEO’s ethic and integrity the most. Being a senior management, David Freer shall walk the talks, instead he has set up a terrible example. How dare Symantec always campaign the company itself as defeat cyber criminals, but in the real world, Symantec acts just like robbers, mafia, & criminals. How ironic!
Gary C
/ June 10, 2010What’s his number?
strelaoz
/ June 10, 2010he changed the number!!!!!! And the only one which hasn’t changed, HE WON”T ANSWER!!!!!!!
Chow Mien
/ June 15, 2010got free WaveSecure account 2 months ago… awesome app, dun see the point to swtich XD
strelaoz
/ June 28, 2010@ Gary,
Hi, it’s very nice of you. I am really appreciated. are you saying I can post his number here? Would I violated any laws? Just wana double check.