14 DAY TRIAL // Korean mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has recently launched three entry-level mobile phones, the E250, X520 and C140, which come with built-in security features and Mobile Tracker. It looks like the three new handsets were provided as a response to an increasing concern regarding the safety and responsible usage of mobile phones.
The main features of the new cell phones include mobile tracking, emergency SMS and privacy lock and aside from that, they are just the usual entry level and mid-range handsets being functional but not advanced.
Elaborating on the new security features, Ryu Hyun Chul, MD, Samsung Telecommunication India, said, "Samsung understands Indian consumer needs and through our secured phones, we have tried to address three of the lager issues of mobile security i.e. securing mobile phones and preventing any untoward usage or incidents through MT, securing the safety of near and dear ones through emergency SMS, and securing the confidential data's that are stored in that phone."
The Mobile Tracker feature aids in the retrieval of stolen mobile phones. If the phone gets stolen, as soon as the SIM card is replaced, the Mobile Tracker feature will automatically send a SMS that includes the number of the SIM card currently in the phone and the IMEI number of the handset to two pre-defined numbers. With this information, it will be easier for service providers to track down the stolen phone.
In situations of distress, the Emergency SOS Alert feature is quite useful. Four clicks on a predefined key will launch the feature which will send out a pre-defined help SMS to up to 10 numbers and will go into emergency mode, accepting calls from only those ten numbers. When the user receives a call back, the phone will automatically receive the call without alert, but only one vibration.
The last feature, Privacy Lock will allow the user to lock all the files and folders on the handset, thus not allowing unauthorized access. The three mobile phones, Samsung SGH-C140, SGH-X520 and SGH-E250 will be available at approximately Rs 2,579, Rs 6,149 and Rs 8,299. Samsung also intends to include Mobile Tracker in other GSM phones, including the Ultra Edition series.