Today, T-Mobile has officially announced their partnership with the guys at Lookout Mobile Security to bring greater protection for their customer’s device. Starting from this year, selected T-Mobile device will come pre-loaded with the Lookout Automatic App Security software, which scans every downloaded apps for potential infections and threats.
T-Mobile however, is not the first mobile carrier to introduce such value-added protection for their customers, since Verizon Wireless had already introduced the Verizon Mobile Security app for their customers 2 months ago. You can read the actual press release below to learn more about T-Mobile and Lookout partnership :
BELLEVUE, Wash., and SAN FRANCISCO — Oct. 24, 2012 — Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Lookout Inc., the leader in mobile security, announced the companies have partnered to provide T-Mobile customers instant protection against mobile threats with Automatic App Security. Exclusively for T-Mobile customers, Lookout’s Automatic App Security will come preloaded on select devices this year and is expected on most Android™ devices in 2013, securing smartphones and tablets right out of the box for free.
“T-Mobile wants our customers to enjoy the full benefits of the smartphone or tablet experience, including worry-free access to applications, which is why we are taking extra measures to protect their devices, privacy and data,” said Ian McKerlich, vice president of product management, T-Mobile USA. “Lookout already scans more than 36 million applications for T-Mobile customers every day. Preloading Automatic App Security on our devices allows even more customers to enjoy the security and peace of mind of knowing that they’re protected with the leading Android mobile security and antivirus app.”
“As we rely more on our mobile devices, for everything from business to social to banking, it is increasingly important that we protect them from threats,” said John Hering, CEO of Lookout. “Mobile security is a priority for T-Mobile, and we are excited to work with them on keeping people everywhere safe on their favorite devices. Automatic App Security is just one way that T-Mobile is making mobile security simple.”
Since Automatic App Security is preloaded, T-Mobile customers are protected as soon as the device is turned on. There is no setup or registration required to safeguard the device. Lookout will scan all applications upon download, in addition to providing weekly scans for potential threats, using its Mobile Threat Network, the world’s largest database of applications. The user will be notified if the application is determined to be safe or not. If an application is identified as potentially harmful, Lookout will provide information and instructions on how to protect against the threat or uninstall the application.
With Automatic App Security, T-Mobile customers should receive an improved overall wireless experience — at no additional charge. The LG Optimus L9 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 10.1 will be the first devices preloaded with Automatic App Security when it is available in the coming weeks. Existing T-Mobile customers can enjoy the same benefits by either registering the version of Lookout that’s preloaded on their Android devices or by downloading it from the T-Mobile Picks section of Google Play.
Automatic App Security from Lookout is added security against mobile threats for T-Mobile customers. In addition, customers will have access to security with the Lookout Mobile Security app, which will come preloaded on most T-Mobile Android devices. The Lookout Mobile Security app provides free award-winning protection from spyware and malware, provides the ability to back up and restore contacts, and finds a missing device with custom SCREAM™ Tones, even when the ringer is off. Lookout Premium, which offers additional protection, including the ability to back up photos, remotely lock devices and wipe content, and find out which apps or services are accessing personal information, is available on compatible devices for only $2.99 per month (plus taxes).
To learn more about Lookout Mobile Security, please visit Google Play.
