(Technewonline) Along with iOS, the operating system of Google and Microsoft will allow the entire lock and delete data remotely make the phone becomes "brick" when lost.
According to the AP, represented the judicial authority of New York (USA) has signed an agreement with Google and Microsoft to limit stolen smartphone status. Accordingly, devices running Android and Windows Phone will integrate features and disable lock when intrusions.
Minister of Justice of New York Eric Schneiderman, said the agreement is part of the program "Protecting smart phones". The investigation showed that the amount stolen smartphone markedly reduced when additional features are disabled remotely. With the iOS, Android and Windows Phone participate in this program, approximately 97% of mobile devices in the U.S. would be better protected.
Restrict stolen smartphone is a hot topic lately. Many states across the U.S. have discussed the bill requires the device to have the ability to lock and wipe data remotely. California has approved this bill on 5/2014 and ask for the new phones to sell computer equipped with locking feature.
From iOS 7, Apple has integrated Lock Activation feature allows users to iPhone, iPad can lock and delete the data stolen. Even as iPhone, iPad restore the factory settings, the machine is required to enter the Apple ID account if the device will not become "bricks". The competent authority for the city of New York or, the amount of iPhone thefts has dropped 19% after tough move by Apple; burglary while some Samsung phones increased by 40% due to Android or Windows Phone smartphones are not equipped with this feature.
The report does not indicate the time that Google and Microsoft will integrate theft features limited mobile devices. According to Mr. Schneiderman, when the system is deployed will bring positive improvements for users smartphone.
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