We all love our iPhones and merely the thought of losing my iPhone scares the hell out of me. However some developers have actually taken the pain to address this concern for iPhone users by developing applications that helps you to track your lost iPhone. Also, in case of phone theft applications like iHound ( developed by Daveworld) can come handy – you don’t mind spending $2.99 for the possibility to get back your stolen iPhone, do you ?
The basic principle of this application is integrated GPS and text messaging. What you’d need to do is…
- Install the application on your iPhone
- Protect it with a Security code , of your choice
- Set a custom message in your phone , (this will be the message forwarded to your alternate number in case somebody stole it from you )
- Check the option – NOTIFY IF SIM CHANGED
Once you have set up your phone like this, it is secure.
If someone finds your phone and is unaware of the owner information, you can track his current location and call him up and request him to give your phone back, but in case he tries to use another SIM card, you will be notified regarding this through text messages which in turn will provide his identity by providing his new number through push notification and location through the same application.
While the application is working, you can also send text messages to the person who has your phone with a desired ring tone and volume, and offer a deal to return your phone. During this session your phone will be locked by the security code and a spoof screen would be displayed, the user would have no access to any of the phone’s features and any attempt to unlock it with a wrong code will be notified immediately.
Wow, cool app. For real?!