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not sure if this has been discussed before. would appreciate it if you can share the link but if not, what apps and/or gadgets do you use to make sure that your iPhone is kept safe.

here's mine...
danglet - neck strap that's always hooked to my car keys
thief buster app - i run it every time im in a crowded place (lines, mall sales etc.)
igotya - for possible thief recognition (i work in a call center. if ever the phone gets lost at work.)
find my iphone - apple's own app
device locator - can set the interval of sending the phone's location


now what i'm looking for is an app where i can turn on/off some services (location, 3g, data, wifi etc) via sms. can anyone recommend one?

[JaNuS] wrote:
not sure if this has been discussed before. would appreciate it if you can share the link but if not, what apps and/or gadgets do you use to make sure that your iPhone is kept safe.

here's mine...
danglet - neck strap that's always hooked to my car keys
thief buster app - i run it every time im in a crowded place (lines, mall sales etc.)
igotya - for possible thief recognition (i work in a call center. if ever the phone gets lost at work.)
find my iphone - apple's own app
device locator - can set the interval of sending the phone's location


now what i'm looking for is an app where i can turn on/off some services (location, 3g, data, wifi etc) via sms. can anyone recommend one?

You may want to have a look at this app Cylay (For Jailbroken idevice only)
www.applei.ph/one/component/option,com_k...73823959/#1073826970

i've tried that. however it has a service fee. i'd rather subscribe to ilocalis which has more features. but of course i'd rather have something that's free.

[JaNuS] wrote:
i've tried that. however it has a service fee. i'd rather subscribe to ilocalis which has more features. but of course i'd rather have something that's free.
Security does come with a price

You can also try Prey though in it's current incarnation, it's a battery hog.

Will look into the other apps you posted to see if I can use them as well.

Thanks!

IMO best way is to not show your iPhone in crowded and public places such as MRT.

what ever app you have cant save you
even if you can locate your iPhone with GPS.. what will you do then?
so best is hold tight to it like your wallet. if you put in in your bag, be sure that you put it on the other corner where your zipper opens -> this is what i do every friday when i go home to province and ride the MRT

if its in ur pocket, always put your hands inside your pocket especially in MRT. never let go of it

front pocket with your hand in it is the best way.. haha!
and if ever you do decide to go to shady places, bring your spare phone.. not your iphone

always think ahead.. if you are going to shady places, better place your phone that you can protect it.. if riding public vehicles, always look around for suspicious people.. always place a safety lace in case somebody snatches it..

last thing I would do is to place my phone where it is concealed, like a strap-on-pouch where I can place it on my leg..

You want protection?!? Get yourself one of these. (lol, sorry, I just had to post this)

New iPhone Pepper Spray Case Makes Us Say "Huh?"

Swiss manufacturer Piexon has devised a unique case that combines iPhone and personal protection. The SmartGuard iPhone 4/4S case comes with a slim red pepper spray dispenser which can be detached for use in case of an emergency.



SmartGuard iPhone case is available in three colors: black, white and pink.

The pepper spray is 10 percent oleoresin capsicum, derived from the cayenne pepper plant. It is the same kind of pepper spray used my most law enforcement agencies to disperse protesters and subdue violent criminals. The SmartGuard case is made of hard plastic and automatically locks the pepper spray canister when stored to prevent accidental discharge in your purse or pocket.


The SmartGuard fits into most pockets.

While pepper spray is legal in all 50 states in the U.S., if you live in Michigan this case would not be legal as state law restricts an oleoresin capsicum concentration to no higher than 2 percent. If you live in Massachusetts you would be required to obtain a Firearms Identification Card (FID) in order to legally carry the SmartGuard case.


The refillable pepper spray shoots short bursts within a five foot range.

Red pepper spray is, by all accounts, a serious and nasty weapon which should only be reserved for use in an extreme emergency (and no, getting the last toy for your child on Black Friday is not an emergency).


Pepper spray is not for making friends with wildlife. (Image courtesy of Stop.Px)

I know what you are thinking about the bear, and you are wrong. The bear above would be too big of an emergency for the SmartGuard pepper spray. An angry bear would require a minimum oleoresin capsicum concentration of 20 percent to safely deter. Using the baton provided with the SmartGuard would really just seal your unfortunate fate, and we would rather not lose any of our AppAdvice readers.

For those with children, this iPhone case is not advised. Children are naturally curious and are irresistibly attracted to iPhones. Since the case does not child lock the spray, the likely result would be very painful for everyone.


You will not make friends with TSA agents either. (Image courtesy of theduckshoot.com)

Keep in mind that having pepper spray with you is like having a knife as far as the TSA is concerned. If you decide to purchase the SmartGuard case leave it at home when flying, unless you love drama.

Another issue worth noting is that, if you leave the pepper spray in your car during the summer or live in an extremely warm climate, there is a good chance the seals of the container might leak. A leaking event is sure to be inconvenient, and possibly even disastrous if you are operating machinery or on a first date (first impressions tend to be negative when your date is crashed by the hazmat team).

The SmartGuard iPhone case is available at Sabre Red for $34.99

Given the potential for accidental discharge if mishandled, we feel the SmartGuard would not be a good choice for the majority of iPhone users. It might be attractive to a college student who has to walk to her car at night, however, that same college student is likely to have friends who will want to see what it does at a party. After all, as evidenced by the video below, people do really stupid things.

If the above video does not show please click on this link.

On one last note, if you buy the SmartGuard case and have the unfortunate opportunity to need it, be certain that the wind is blowing away from you, or you might be disabled before your attacker.

We would be remiss if we did not mention at least one app that could scare someone away. On AppAdvice Daily, Robin Rys reviewed both iTazer and Air Horn (Free!). While iTazer was a prank, Air Horn (Free!) emits a loud sound which could be a possible deterrent to a would-be attacker. Not perfect, but less likely to come back and cause you pain than carrying pepper spray in a vial close to your face.

Would such a case give you a feeling of security? Have you even been exposed to pepper spray? What is your take on the SmartGuard case?

 

Source: appadvice.com/appnn/2012/02/new-iphone-p...ase-makes-us-say-huh

well if its for snatcher, you wont know cause he/she wont point anything at you, he/she will only take it silently from your pocket =))..

for holdapers, this can either get you killed if they are a group.