The Android app is available for free on Google Play

Sep 27, 2012 14:20 GMT  ·  By

Sophos has released a new version of its Mobile Security software that’s designed to protect Android devices. We advise Android users to give this free app a try, especially now that it has been improved with some great features.

The updated variant comes with a number of additional features compared to the old version, including a scan scheduler.

The most interesting feature, however, is the one that allows users to set a certain contact who can send commands to the phone in case it gets stolen or lost. This contact can activate a loud ringtone, leave a message to the one who finds it (or steals it), and even remotely wipe all the data stored on it.

Sophos Mobile Security is available for free on Google Play.

However, in case you don’t like it, here are some detailed instructions for uninstalling the app from your phone.