In this age and time, losing one’s smartphone can qualify as one of the most horrifying experience to pass through. Although the phone might be inexpensive and replaceable, the magnitude of relevant and sensitive information on the device (which may fall on the hands of an individual with sinister intentions) cannot be recovered — except you have it backed up somewhere else.
iOS devices are the focus of discuss here and you know for sure how expensive any device with a half-bitten Apple logo or emblem can be. So, if the loss of (sensitive) information don’t bother you, the loss of the a pricey investment such as an iPhone or an iPad should — reason why you should have a contingency plan in the case of an iPhone/iPad mislay or theft.
“FIND my iPhone” is great, but not enough.
The following apps are some of the best tracking, phone locator, and anti-theft apps available on the iOS platform for easy tracking of a missing iPhone or iPad, remote device access and data wipe. Some of these apps are free to download and use, but some require periodic payments. Irrespective, they all possess required qualities a good phone tracking and monitoring app and can be used to recover your missing or stolen iPhone and iPad.
Top 5 Anti-theft Apps for iOS 1. mSPY
mSPY is an “unrivaled” all-in-one anti-theft solution for mobile. mSPY can be used to track and monitor your iPhone/iPad and any other iPhones, as long as you have the phone’s required iCloud information. mSPY works perfectly on both jailbreak and non-jailbreak iPhone — although the developers says that you will need to jailbreak your iPhone to get the most out of all of the advanced features of the app.
mSPY also supports Android devices and also considered as one of the best Android anti-theft apps out there. You will need to pay a monthly (or yearly) fee to use mSPY’s tracking and phone monitoring services as it isn’t free.
More details about using mSPY on your iPhone on mSPY’s official iPhone Spy website.
2. PREYPrey is another good phone monitor and tracker for iPhone and a better ‘Find my iPhone” alternative. The Prey AntiTheft app is free to download on from the App store and you can track up to 3 devices from a single account.
In th case of a stolen device, Prey doesn’t just send you GPS coordinates of your iPhone, it also remotely rakes picture of the person in possession of your device using the front and back camera and sends to your email.
3. LookoutLookout is another recognized and effective phone tracking app for iPhones and iPads. Some standout features of the Lookout app include automatically generated emails which are triggered when your SIM card is removed from your device or your phone is put in Airplane Mode.
Interestingly, the Lookout app doesn’t just support phones running iOS only, it also support iOS accessories like the Apple Watch. The app is available on the App store and is free to use, though there is a premium version with extra anti-theft features.
4. FlexiSPYFlexiSPY is a powerful iPhone tracking service and a “spying” app. It is quite on the high-end side in terms of efficiency and pricing. To use FlexiSPY’s services to monitor or track your device in the case of theft or no theft, you will require at least $60 every month.
That is a somewhat non-reasonable price to pay to monitor a device but depending on the information present in your device, it might be worth the investment. FlexiSPY is designed to remotely help you see everything that’s happening on an iPhone from the comfort of your arm chair.
With FlexiSPY, you can:
Monitor and track more than one iPhone Remotely open your phone’s microphone Listen and record live phone calls as they happen Track your iPhone’s location and replay its historical movements Spy on over 11 popular iPhone messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, Skype, Hangouts, Tinder, and many moreFrom the above features and the price of the service, it is obvious that FlexiSPY’s monitoring and tracking is not best suited for individuals — rather, for businesses.
5. Find my iPhone
Although I mentioned earlier that Find my iPhone isn’t enough, it has, however, proven to be effective in recovering stolen or lost iPhones and iPads.
Findy iPhone is Apple’s official app for tracking missing iPhones and iPads and with the app, you can:
Remotely lock your device with a passcode. Remotely display a custom message on the lock screen of missing device. Remotely erase all content and settings on your device (only Find my iPhone can do this on an iOS device). View your current location and the location of your missing device on the same map.While Find my iPhone comes with some unique capabilities for successful tracking of a missing device, it lacks some features like remotely recording audio, remote image capture, lacks support for Apple Watch etc.
Have you ever used any of the apps listed above to track and recover your missing iPhone or iPad? Is there any other iPhone monitoring app you recommend and think should be on this list? Tell us in the comments box — we’d love to know!
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Thinking of buying a portable DVD player but you are overwhelmed by the plenty of choices out there? You have come to the right place. We will show you how to choose the best of the best so that you can get entertained together with your kids while going for a ride or holidays.
Portable DVD players are good media that helps you enjoy movies, TV shows and more with your family. The good thing about portable DVD players is that they are handy so you don’t have to worry if you are a traveling person.
If you want to choose the best for your needs, continue reading.
A portable DVD player features all the functionality you can get from a standard DVD player, however, the only difference is that they can be carried easily while standard DVD players aren’t handy. Also, the latest DVD players feature some extra utilities such as the USB ports and SD card functionality which increases the options to add media onto them.
To buy a portable DVD player easily and simply, you must be able to know what option you need and the functionalities as well as the features you want from it. Portable DVD players come in different sizes, quality, with different functionalities and at different prices.
So how do you know the one you have picked is the best for your needs? That is why we are here to help you. To make your search easy and simple, to save you time. Just keep reading.
1. Battery powerNote that portable DVD players are mostly used while on the go. For this reason, you need to know how long the battery will support your device while you are away. Battery life isn’t a consideration only when it comes to a portable DVD player, but for any handy device.
Note that while most portable DVD players come with a backup AC adapter and some are designed with car adapters which help to charge them while you are traveling on your car, when traveling on trains or airlines, battery life should be a prime consideration.
Ideally, a device with battery life that can last for 5 to 6 hours is the best you can consider buying. However, it will depend on what you intend to use it for, but it should be capable to stay for more than 2 hours before you charge it.
2. The kind of portable DVD you wantThink about how you intend to use your portable DVD player. If you want a device to carry along with when traveling or one that you can install in your car know what features come with these kinds of devices. Once you identify the kind of a device you want, your search will be simple.
3. Types and connectionsIn addition to playing DVDs, the latest portable DVD players can also play other media such as CDs and MP3s. You can play your favorite music on your DVD player just the way you can do with a portable music player provided you have your headphones or simply use the inbuilt stereo speakers.
Most of the latest portable DVD players also come with a USB input which makes it possible to plug your MP3 player or iPod. Others feature an output AV connection that is capable of connecting to a TV as well as home theater music player. So, consider the types of connections you want from the device before you buy one. This will help you buy a device that will meet your needs and accommodate the different types of media you wish to use in your portable DVD players.
4. Screen sizeScreen size will also determine the overall size of the device. If you buy one with a smaller screen, note that the portable DVD player will also be small. However, if you opt for a larger screen size, the overall size will also be larger and weighty.
If you purposely buy a portable DVD player that you will be using while traveling through airlines or trains, then you would consider buying something that is neither large nor small. Remember you will be traveling most of the time and carrying something big can be tiresome.
However, you will also note that you will find enjoyable to watch movies on a large screen than on a small screen. But you need to know how you intend to use your portable DVD player in this case. Portable DVD players come in sizes ranging from 5 to 20 inches.
ConclusionWe hope the 4 tips will help you to choose the best portable DVD player for your entertainment. Choose wisely to get a device worth your money.
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