If you happen to follow @epicapps on Twitter you may have already had a look at Ultimate lock. Maybe you even got in on the sneak peek testing. If not though, now is your chance to grab it. The list of features here goes well beyond just locking your device and takes security with functionality to a whole other level.
Features:
- BBM, SMS and Email notifications (even see senders name for SMS and Email!)
- Switch between any two profiles with the swipe of a finger
- Secure your device with a keycode required to unlock
- Prevent against tampering by locking the device out after too many failed attempts
- Fully customize screen with custom backgrounds, font colors and icon colors
- Lock on call, on device start, on lock key, or after a timeout
- Allow emergency calls to any number while locked
- Reset LED notifications (even from BeBuzz!) without having to unlock
- Entirely, 100% original custom graphics from Wayne at WJD Designs
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