AVG Technologies has launched its new Android security offering for Android tablet devices.
The security company said that built on the success of AVG Mobile Solutions popular Smartphone application, ANTIVIRUSFree for Android is designed for the needs and possibilities of the new wave of tablet devices.
With ANTIVIRUSFree for Android tablets (AVG Mobilation for Android), Android tablet users can now protect their data by using cloud-based security technology. The company said the technology is simple to use, always up-to-date, and light on the device and battery life.
AVG Mobilation for Android tablet can scan apps, settings, data and media files in real time for viruses and other malware. In case of theft, the device can also be remotely traced and wiped to protect privacy by using the technology, said the company.
The backup feature protects contacts, call logs, bookmarks, messages and installed applications to an SD card. The antivirus protection also offers an "app locker" feature that can password protect apps to prevent children using certain applications or data.
AVG Mobile Solutions VP Marketing and Products Omri Sigelman said, "A mobile device is more personal than your computer at home, as it goes next to your wallet and your house keys and contains relevant data, your contacts, your family photos and memories"
"AVG Mobilation for Android tablet protects you from the threats that target precious data in mobile devices. It can even help you to locate your device on Google Maps and remotely wipe it if it should get stolen lost or stolen."
AVG Technologies CEO J.R. Smith said mobile devices are vital to most people’s lives and have practically developed into full computers.
Smith said, "IDC predicted that nearly 50 million tablets will be sold this year, meaning more users will carry more of their digital life world with them, everywhere. As a result, securing these devices and protecting data becomes ever more crucial."
