Lost your BlackBerry? Find it on a map
submitted by markodonoghue on 14 July 2010
Can't find your BlackBerry? A new web-based system from RIM will help you locate it or retrieve the data if the device is gone for good.
RIM has unveiled BlackBerry Protect, a free new security, location and backup system that works over the air.
If a BlackBerry is lost, users have a few options. Using a web portal or call centre, users can set off a loud ring tone to help them find their smartphone, even if the handset's been set to silent mode.
If that fails, the missing device can be tracked on a map using GPS or the handset's own signal. If the BlackBerry is stolen, users can lock the phone, change the password or wipe the device – all from the web or the call centre.
A message can also be sent to display on the front of the phone, alerting anyone who finds the device where to return it to, or telling thieves what you think of them.
Submitted by:
Mark O'Donoghue
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http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/359386/lost-your-blackberry-find-it-on-a-map
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