5 Apps That Protect Your Phone from Theft

Know that feeling of helplessness you get when you think you might have lost your phone? The sheer terror of thinking you might have lost all your contacts, photos, text messages – your very lifeline?

The good news is that you can take precautions against this unpleasant scenario. Many mobile apps offer features that protect your phone and can even help you retrieve it if it was lost, stolen or accidentally taken. Here are the five top recommended apps to consider:

iHound

This app uses geo-location to search for a lost or stolen device and accurately track down its whereabouts. But that’s not the only way it can help. The Android version allows you to remotely lock your mobile device and delete personal information. This way, if your Smartphone falls into the wrong hands, you can prevent them from causing real harm.

Another treat for Android users is remote messaging with your phone, so you can communicate with whomever has it. iPhone users get another great feature that lets you activate a loud alarm sound when you fear for your Smartphone’s fate.

GadgetTrak

This smart app offers several anti-theft features, like location detection, remote alarm activation and file protection. It has extensive versions for both iOS and Android devices (as well as safety products for computers and cameras). Apple devices get an extra awesome feature – GadgetTrak snaps photos with your stolen mobile camera and collects evidence that can help you locate your phone and catch the unfortunate thief.

Prey

Prey has an amazing record of lost/stolen device recovery. Happy users testify that once they receive the first signal from the app, the police can recover their stolen device within hours. In several cases, rightful owners receive their stolen devices within 24 hours after the crime was committed!

Prey operates with geo-location tracking and remote camera activation, and it protects your data while the device is away. If you wish to protect more than one device you can get a pro package and secure your entire family’s or business’ phones.

Motion Alarm

Two separate apps offer this great service to concerned Smartphone owners: Motion Alarm for iOS users  and Motion & Sound Alarm for Android users. The iPhone app uses motion-triggered deterrence technology that keeps unwelcome hands away from your phone. It uses tricks like stealth mode and darkened screen to confuse the thief and disguise the app’s activity.

The Android app adds sound-triggered protection. If the app recognizes suspicious activity, it will either set off an alarm, notify the owner via phone call or activate GPS tracking. You can also control the app from afar by sending text messages with instructions.

Snuko

A reliable app that takes all the necessary measures to make sure your phone is safe. In case of a theft, a simple text message or online command will lock the phone for further use, back up and remove all valuable information, start tracking the thief’s moves and notify the authorities. Snuko works on Blackberry, iPhone and Android devices but the Android version seems to be the most powerful one.

[source : wixblog]

By: CyBerTeCh On 3:00 PM

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iPhone Home Security Enables Video Feed From Your Front Door

Many studies conducted during 2012 told us that the most overlooked personal security areas were in our homes. We tend to spend way more time securing our smartphones and even our social networking profiles than we do protecting our homes. That’s insane when you think about it. The fact that we are not spending more time on our home security could spell disaster if the unfortunate were to happen. There are so many nifty and cost effective solutions in today’s technology infused society that overlooking this is just not an option anymore. What you can achieve with an iPhone today took several thousands of dollars just a few years ago. Maybe that is why the iPhone home security apps are becoming more and more popular.

A new device called the DoorBot connects to the iPhone in order to show you the person who is knocking on the door. Yes, it’s a simple idea, but it’s also highly effective. All you really need to do is install the DoorBot iPhone home security device as your doorbell and of course install the accompanying iPhone app. Then just hook the system up to your WiFi connection, and you’re all good to go. The DoorBot will start a video feed directly from the doorbell mounted camera right to your iPhone. That way, you will never get any freaky encounters from people who are knocking on your door with malicious intent.

DoorBot -- The Wi-Fi Enabled "Smart" Doorbell from Christie Street on Vimeo.

The DoorBot is another startup product that is looking for funding. This time around, it’s a product that could have a vital impact on your home security. Through ChristieStreet, you can buy either the DoorBot iPhone home security device for $169.00, or a DoorBot with a Lockitron for $319.00. The money will go directly to further research and development, so it’s money well spent. ChristieStreet works a little bit differently from IndieGoGo and Kickstarter. On ChristieStreet, you seem to be able to pre-order the product instead of pledging. However, the delivery is based on the same terms and will be fulfilled only when the project is successfully funded (or so I think). The way the iPhone home security app industry is taking form leads me to believe the iPhone could soon become a popular security hub from which we could control almost all of our home access, lights and electricity. Check out this video presentation of the DoorBot and be impressed. There are quite a few groundbreaking features incorporated into it.

[Source : http://www.bitrebels.com]

By: CyBerTeCh On 8:00 PM

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Look at how great a Google smartwatch could be

With wearable tech a bit of a buzzphrase right now and talk of a possible Apple/Intel smartwatch doing the rounds, this concept for what a Google watch might look like is right on cue.

Using Google’s latest design language, this ‘Google Time’ concept byAdrian Maciburko is a nice idea for a super-simple take on the kinds of features such a device might have, including voice and touch interfaces.

What strikes me though, is how a smartwatch from Google would be a perfect fit for working with Google Now. A Google Now-equipped watch would be in sync with your Google account, notifying you about upcoming meetings, flight delays, birthdays and more just as Google Now does on recent versions of Android. What do you say, Larry? Make it happen!

[ Source : thenextweb.com ]

By: CyBerTeCh On 4:00 PM

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NINETOLOGY OFFERINGS UNDER YOUTH COMMUNICATION PACKAGE: FROM RM 199 ONWARDS

A relatively new player in town, Ninetology first made it into the headlines back in November last year by launching five Android-based devices to the market. Two of them – the Black Pearl II i9400and Palette i5300 – were listed under the initial list of MCMC-approved devices for the newly launched Youth Communications Package (YCP).

Furthermore, the Black Pearl II is generally the most capable device in the list according to its technical specifications which includes a dual-core 1GHz CPU and 4-inch IPS display. According to Ninetology, both devices carries a price tag of RM 499 and 399 respectively which are subsequently reduced to RM 299 and RM 199 thanks to YCP’s RM 200 rebate. Both devices can now be obtained from Ninetology’s authorized dealers as well as Clixster, DiGi and Tune Talk.

Who is Clixster, you asked? Well, we’ll answer that in a separate article later today but for the meantime, you can learn more about Ninetology over at www.facebook.com/NinetologyMalaysia.

[Source: Ninetology Malaysia - (1)(2)]

By: CyBerTeCh On 12:45 PM

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Bluestacks untuk Windows dan Mac, kini anda boleh install Android pada desktop anda

Jika anda salah seorang daripada mereka yang suka untuk mencuba atau menggunakan sistem Android tapi masih belum memiliki sebarang telefon pintar, anda telah mendapat berita baik.

Bluestacks, emulator yang membolehkan anda menjalankan aplikasi Android pada desktop anda telah dikeluarkan dalam versi beta pada sistem operasi Windows dan OS X.

Alat ini dilancarkan dalam bentuk beta pada Windows pada Mac dan versi alfa untuk Mac dijangka akan dikeluarkan pada bulan Jun.

Sekarang anda boleh menggunakan pelbagai aplikasi popular Android pada desktop anda, antaranya seperti Whatsapp,  Instagram, Angry Bird, Flipboard dan banyak lagi.

Untuk memuat turun Bluestacks, sila klik pada link ini.

By: CyBerTeCh On 12:37 PM

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Adakah Apple sedang menguji iPhone 6 sekarang?

Sekarang ni ada berita yang mengatakan bahawa Apple sedang membangunkan iPhone baru, dan versi baru IOS, tetapi hari ini ada pihak mendakwa telah melihat bukti pertama telefon dan IOS baru dari Apple. Menurut dakwaan seorang pembangun IOS, alat yang dinamakan "iPhone 6,1" yang digerakkan oleh IOS 7 telah membuat permintaan dari alamat IP di dalam kampus Apple Cupertino sendiri.

SEKARANG MUNGKIN ADALAH MASA YANG BAIK UNTUK UJIAN IPHONE BARU

Mungkinkah sebuah syarikat yang kononnya sangat berahsia yang berpura-pura sedang membangunkan sebuah iPhone baru atau mungkin juga wujudnya seseorang yang menipu alamat IP Apple dan IOS sekadar untuk bersuka-suka. Atau, ia mungkin juga boleh menjadi satu kebenaran bahawa iPhone baru sedang giat diuji oleh Apple sekarang, syarikat yang sentiasa mengeluarkan produk baru yang inovatif saban tahun. Dan pada tahun 2010, apabila Apple menjemput wartawan di dalam makmal pembangunan, kita belajar bahawa setiap produk baru baru akan diuji selama beberapa tahun sebelum ianya sedia untuk ditunjukkan kepada orang ramai.

By: CyBerTeCh On 10:32 AM

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MCMC KICKS OFF YOUTH COMMUNICATION PACKAGE ONLINE REGISTRATION

As promised, Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today has launched the official website for eligible youths across the country to apply for the much talked about Youth Communication Package which offers RM 200 discount on selected smartphones. The website which is located at komunikasibelia.skmm.gov.my served as the first stop for all users that are interested in obtaining a smartphone via the package.

Divided into two different section – employed individuals and students – the secure 4-steps registration process are rather straight forward. However, users that are registering under the employed category might want to get their KWSP (EPF) number ready beforehand since the registration process requires it. In addition to that, the site also asks for applicant’s social networks and blog address – a rather amusing question to us although applicants can actually choose not not provide those details in their online application form.

At the end of the registration process, successful applicants will then receive a slip that they have to print and present to the authorized dealers in order to enjoy the RM 200 discount for their smartphone purchase. A copy of the slip will also be delivered to applicant’s e-mail in the form of PDF file.

To learn more about the new Youth Communication Package, check out this handy FAQ at the registration website.

[Source: lowyat.net ]

By: CyBerTeCh On 11:00 AM

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