Awhile back we told you about Personal Guardian a one-push panic button for your BlackBerry smartphone. If you ever find yourself in an uncomfortable or emergency situation quickly send out a silent distress call by pressing the convenience key. Messages are immediately sent via the various communication methods you preconfigured on your device or the online portal. These include sending an email, SMS text, phone call to an emergency center, or a Twitter message with your GPS location.
While also packaged with SmrtGuard Pro, many of you voiced concern over the hefty one time fee of $19.99. Well fret no more as it is now free to download in BlackBerry App World. As someone who’s usually in the city late at night for work I feel secure knowing I have a quick way to reach out for help. Personal Guardian is compatible with most BlackBerry Smarphones running OS 4.5 and higher including the newer OS 7 devices.
Personal Safety Features:
Dial 911 (or configure a number of your choice)
Send out a Twitter Message with your location information
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a major update to the popular mobile security application. The folks over at SmrtGuard recently rolled out version 5.25 of their free and pro version for BlackBerry users. This new version comes with GUI enhancements, bug fixes, and some new features as well. If you’re still deciding between SmrtGuard and BlackBerry Protect as a mobile backup and security solution then check out this post on the differences between the two.
New Features:
Added support for backup multiple contact list (OS 5.0 and higher)
Added Remote screen capture and camera capture into Anti-theft feature
Fixed a critical restore bug for user migrating from Android to BB
Other GUI improvements
Additional improvements:
Added My Account Screen within the application
Improved SmrtGuard for BlackBerry running OS 6
Updated with new and secure way to authenticate with Twitter (for Personal Guardian feature)
Fixed issues with Call Blocker – Call Blocker will block without any short burst of ringtone and blocked calls will NOT goto voicemail
Fixed minor issue with Email SPAM Blocker
Added email notification for Audio Ping and Remote Lock and also record action as location history
Added Application Notification on Home Screen if SmrtGuard finds any issue with backup and/or spyware scan
Added GPS support (if available and enabled) to Personal Guardian along with the default network triangulation to determine location
Added Twitter intergration with Personal Guardian. When Personal Guardian is triggered, you will have the option to send a post to your Twitter account with location links
SimCard Guardian supports CDMA devices with SIMCards
SmrtGuard is available in two versions: a free one with basic features and a pro version which you can try for free for 30 days.
If you’ve ever been worried about your safety when walking alone at night, or while in unfamiliar territory, then you know how valuable a peace of mind knowing help is at the push of a button can be. Personal Guardian is a one-push panic button that when activated will silently trigger a call to an emergency (or pre-configured) number as well as an email, SMS message, and Tweet with location information. In an emergency situation, it is a fast and easy way to alert your loved ones and 911 that you need assistance. After setting up, Personal Guardian also alerts you when an unauthorized SIMCard is used on your BlackBerry. With the alerts, it will also turn on real time tracking. You can manage your account and track your phone via web.
Personal Guardian is available now in BlackBerry App World for the one time fee of $19.99.[qrcode pix=150]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/13912[/qrcode]
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