We use our phones for texting, talking, and even playing games. It is a source of entertainment, but have you ever considered using it as a safety device? There are apps for both iPhone and Android that can help with your safety in case of an emergency.
For all smartphone users, you can download an app called SafeKidZone by MobileTREC. Don’t be fooled by the name, it is not strictly for kids. This app has many features that can be beneficial to everyone. These features transform your phone into a personal safety device.
The app includes a panic button. You designate friends, family members, and neighbors as your Safety Network. With the press of a button, you can alert your Safety Network of your exact location and inform them that you need help. It also has the capability to alert authorities of your precise GPS location.
SafeKidZone does not only give you access to your friends, family members, and neighbors when you need them, it will also give you information and tools about your surroundings. The app has the capability of showing you the location of sex offenders, as well as crime data in your area.
Do you have an Android smartphone? We have run across an app only for android phones, called “Net Safety Tips On The Go,” created by Internet Education Foundation. This app makes it easy to keep up with online privacy, safety, and security issues on your phone. It delivers quick safety tips, in easy-to-digest portions, which help you use the Internet and your smartphone safely.
The application gives you the option to pick the frequency for receiving new safety tips. Your status bar will notify you when your safety tips arrive, and you can even send these tips to your kids, friends, or family via email.
The brief, easy-to-read tips cover issues such as: mobile privacy safety, searching and surfing privacy, computer and data security, kids and inappropriate material, hackers and your financial information, social networking and Facebook safety, and how to avoid identity theft.
Tags: deadbolt, lock, locks, security, door, home security lock, home, door lock
