RIM released a limited beta version of BlackBerry Protect last year, and now they are offering this free app to anyone as an open beta version. BlackBerry Protect is a free application that allows users to wirelessly backup, restore and locate their BlackBerry smartphone. In the event that their BlackBerry smartphone is misplaced, lost or stolen, BlackBerry Protect provides features like: remote device wipe, remote device lock, 'Lost and Found' screen, locate device on a map, remote activation of the BlackBerry smartphone loud ringer, and wireless device backup and restore. Here are the key features:
Key features of BlackBerry Protect include:
? Remote Device Management: ? Remote wipe ? Remote lock and ?Lost and Found? screen ? Remote activate loud ringer ? Cell Tower and GPS device tracking
? Over the Air (OTA) Backup and Restore: ? Contacts and Calendar ? Memos and Tasks ? Browser Bookmarks ? Text Messages
? Administration: ? Based on BlackBerry ID system ? Web-based End User portal ? Operator Call Center access