Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition released for Android

Trend Micro has released next-gen mobile security solution for Android smartphones and tablets. Trend Micro's Mobile Security Personal Edition includes a free app scanner, lost device protection and enhanced security to block threats while surfing the Web, calling or texting. As a reminder, Back in January, Trend Micro introduced Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android during CES in Las Vegas, NV. Early features included: Safe surfing, Parental controls, Download protection, Call and text filtering. Now the app includes more features including:

+ New App Scanner: Designed to block infected apps from installing and stealing your personal information
+ New Lost Device Protection: From a personal online portal, you can locate a lost device, trigger an alarm, remotely lock it or even wipe it clean to protect your personal information.
+ Enhanced Surf, Call, and Text Security: Designed to block online threats like banking scams, blocks unwanted calls and text messages and designed to block inappropriate websites to protect your children.

There's also an useful feature called SIM Card Lock. If your device has been stolen and the SIM is removed, the device will automatically lock and your customized message will be displayed.

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is available for download FREE in the Android Market in the Tools category. While the app scanner is free, the premium services, including Lost Device Protection and Surf, Call, Text Security are available for USD$29.99 for a 1 year license. If you have already purchased Trend Micro Mobile Security - Personal Edition your Activation Key will unlock the premium services in this version – just click "INSTALL" and then "Extend Protection".