Norton expands Android offerings with Tablet Security app

Norton, peddlers of all things software security related, already has an established presence on the Android platform with its Mobile Security app, already available in the Android Market. Like always the company is looking to expand its offerings, and the latest comes in Norton Tablet Security, set to release soon for $39.99, recurring every year. Though it’s marketed as a tablet app, Tablet Security will work on all Android 2.2 Froyo devices and later.

Features include standard malware and virus scans, as well as a web filter that identifies malicious sites – both pretty similar to Norton’s desktop offerings. The web protection breaks any connection to a malicious website as soon as it’s initiated, essentially working as a firewall. Also included is a Lojack-style location tracker, which allows you to find your tablet via a web map if it’s lost or stolen. You can also secretly snap a photo via the front or rear cameras – the better to pass along to the police. A remote lock can keep others out of your personal data, and a “device lost” message can be display for those of a more civic-minded disposition.
Strangely, it looks like Norton Tablet Security won’t be offered in the Android Market. That may be because of the recurring yearly payment – I don’t know if Google has set up that kind of system just yet. Norton says that the software will be available from “select US and regional retailers”, so perhaps it’ll utilize a PC installation method.
[via PC Mag]

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Norton extends its “Norton Everywhere” initiative to Android tablets

Norton announced several new offerings under its “Norton Everywhere” initiative that aims to protect consumers and their families across multiple devices and platforms. The new products/services include:

• Norton Tablet Security – Available in the next few weeks, it is designed specifically for Android tablets to protect the device, privacy and all other important data against loss, theft, viruses and other threats.
• Norton Anti-Theft Beta – Free to download, this web-based service allows users to quickly and easily lock, locate and possibly get back a PC, laptop or Android device, along with the information on it in the event it is ever lost or stolen. Among the cool features included in this product is the so called “Sneak Peek,” which allows you to remotely activate the Web cam to see who has your smartphone or tablet.
• Norton Online Family for Android and iOS users – Now out of beta, this free mobile application allows Norton Online Family users to view their children’s online activities and manage each child’s “House Rules” from their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or Android device.

The new Norton Tablet Security will be available at the MSRP of $39.99 for a one year service period. Norton Anti-Theft beta is now available as a free download for users in the United States from the Norton Beta Center. Norton Online Family for Android and iOS users is available as a free download for existing Norton Online Family users from both the Android Market and the App Store…
Norton Online Family (FREE) [iTunes link] [Android Market link]

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