SKTech: New version Avast Free Mobile Security

Dear All there is good news for all android fans & also the ones who are using Avast free mobile security on their android devices, as avast has just released a new version version:2.0.2750.

The new version is an improvement to the already powerful antivirus and anti theft application available in the android market.

The features of Avast Mobile security are:

Virus scanner: Able to scan apk in real-time, also scans the apk present in the SD card.
Privacy adviser: Identify which applications can cost you money, transfer identity, location etc.
Application Management:Manage applications installed.
Shield Control: Identifies Phishing sites and immediately blocks the access to the site by notifying the user.
SMS and Call filter(Improved): Block unwanted Calls & Messages.
*Firewall: Helps to allow / block network connectivity for applications.
Network Meter(NEW): Keep a check on your monthly data limits.
Anti-theft (Improved): Now has the ability to remotely locate,lock,siren,etc using WEB PORTAL .
Site-correction(NEW):Now there is no waste of time as avast automatically corrects the mistyped web address .
Avast Widget(NEW): A new home screen widget.

Please see the screen shot of comparison of avast over other android security software below(courtesy: Avast)

Upon new installation or after updating the old version with that of the new one one needs to Register for a new account by providing a valid email address, password & your phone number.

This registration process is necessary as it enables one to remotely control the device in case of theft or loss.

This can be done by Logging into this site Avast login.

From here on one can perform actions such as Locate,Siren on/ off,Wipe,Lock etc by chossing a command and sending it. Please see the screen shots below.