Earlier this month, Google officially announced it’s plans to put out a device locator feature, similar to Apple’s ‘Find my iPhone” app. The free app is called Android Device Manager, and it’s available now for your mobile device running Android version 2.2 or higher. At the very least, this app will show you just how […]
You might be wondering: Can my cell phone be tracked, even if it’s turned off? A recent report indicates that the National Security Agency is allowed to obtain location information on almost anyone. And they can do it even if the individual’s smart phone is powered off. It claims that this technology was developed in […]
Imagine you’re in a drug store, buying some personal items, or at a bookstore reading up on certain medical issues. You would’ve thought these shopping activities weren’t anyone’s business but your own. However, if you have a smartphone on you, your exact location in these stores can be tracked. We’ve previously reported on retail stores […]
Upscale fashion retailer Nordstrom is discontinuing the collection of information from its customers’ smart phones. We’ve previously reported about the technology being used at a Portland, Oregon store as part of a pilot program in 20 stores nationwide. The system, which had been in place since September of 2012, used an array of sensors placed […]
Last year, a lawsuit was brought against wireless provider AT&T, claiming that it and other cell carriers aren’t doing much in the way of tracking down and disabling stolen phones. The plaintiffs alleged that wireless carriers turned a blind eye in order to sell new service to the thieves bringing stolen phones into stores while selling new […]
There are about a billion people around the world with cell phones, many of them smartphones, and virtually none of them are secure. Many people think their cellphones don’t need security software, like mobile anti-virus software, and they couldn’t possibly be more wrong. In addition, those who decide to actually use password protection features of […]
The state senate of Nevada has recently approved a cellphone tracking bill that is intended to provide quicker access to the phone’s location in the event of an emergency. The bill, SB268, is designed to give certain protections to cell carriers who provide the location information to authorities during specific circumstances. The bill is now […]
Today’s wireless carriers have access to more information about their users’ behaviors than ever before. For the longest time, they only used that data for their own marketing and systems planning. However, that is no longer the case, as service providers are looking for new sources of revenue. An increasing amount of wireless carriers are […]
Have you ever lost a phone? Losing a smartphone today means the loss of phone numbers, photos, and other personal information. Check out these stats from Lookout:
Millions of people love the free classifieds site Craigslist and use it regularly, even on mobile devices. But you need to be aware of potential fraud and people trying to scam you out of your money. We’ve conducted some research and observed some of the more sketchy listings on the site. We then put together […]
