Turning back the clock a few years to the first mobile conference I ever attended (WES 2007), one of the first people I met at the show who welcomed me with open arms was Rob Kao. Over the years we've kept up with Rob through his various endeavors in the BlackBerry space, including the launch of SmrtGuard, which was a big hit with the CrackBerry community. With CES 2012 in full swing, I...
SmrtGuard is a popular BlackBerry application for wireless backup and data restore, device tracking and wiping, call and message blocking, privacy, identity management and more. They have recently announced new plans for SmrtGuard Pro, offering consumer, family and small business plans. You can now subscribe to a single-license plan for $2.49/month or $17.99/year, a family plan for up...
Awhile back we told you about Personal Guardian a one-push panic button for your BlackBerry smartphone. If you ever find yourself in an uncomfortable or emergency situation quickly send out a silent distress call by pressing the convenience key. Messages are immediately sent via the various communication methods you preconfigured on your device or the online portal. These include...
It's been a while since we've seen a major update to the popular mobile security application. The folks over at SmrtGuard recently rolled out version 5.25 of their free and pro version for BlackBerry users. This new version comes with GUI enhancements, bug fixes, and some new features as well. If you're still deciding between SmrtGuard and BlackBerry Protect as a mobile backup and...
The guys at SmrtGuard are celebrating their 2 year anniversay in style. To help spread the love, they're running a contest where you could win a 16GB BlackBerry Playbook, a lifetime license to SmrtGuard Pro or a 1-year SmrtGuard Pro subscription. What do you have to do to enter? If you're an existing SmrtGuard subscriber then you're already entered and good to go. If you haven't tried...
Going back to March 2009 when CrackBerry first announced the public beta, SmrtGuard immediately become a popular choice among BlackBerry BIS users for its ability to backup device data remotely, and via a web dashboard, allow users to login and execute a number of actions, such as locating a lost BlackBerry. Since its launch, SmrtGuard has continued to roll out a number of new value-...
Like SmrtGuard? Want to win a BlackBerry Torch? The guys at SmrtGuard are offering up a free Torch during their Refer a Friend contest. To get in on the fun you simply need to get friends to install SmrtGuard (following the instructions below). A daily scoreboard will keep track of the leaders so you can keep up with your status. Whoever refers the most people will win a BlackBerry...
Did you get a new BlackBerry for the holidays? Not sure just where to start? Not to worry we're here to help. On behalf of the CrackBerry community, we freely admit we're addicted to our BlackBerry smartphones. We stand by our faithful Berry's for what they do best, and simply there is no better way to communicate and keep up-to-date with the world at-large. Similarly, there...
SmrtGuard is offering their followers a chance to win a brand new BlackBerry Torch and a lifetime subscription to SmrtGuard (a $599 value). All you need to do is write why you like their application and how it helps protect your device as your status on Facebook and Twitter. You can double your chances of winning by posting to both sites. SmrtGuard offers data, spyware, and spam...
If you've ever been worried about your safety when walking alone at night, or while in unfamiliar territory, then you know how valuable a peace of mind knowing help is at the push of a button can be. Personal Guardian is a one-push panic button that when activated will silently trigger a call to an emergency (or pre-configured) number as well as an email, SMS message, and Tweet with...
Review of SmrtGuard for BlackBerry Smartphones [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Have you ever misplaced your Blackberry? You start back-tracking in your mind, thinking to yourself, "Where do I last remember using it," while the sweat starts to form on your skin. The next thought on your mind might be, "When did I last back up my data, and why did I keep putting off adding...
Wow, it's really been one full year since SmrtGuard was released? Seems not all that long ago it was just rolling out of beta status. But as the saying goes, time flies when you are having fun. To kick off the celebrations of the one year birthday of SmrtGuard the latest release which is at version 2.52 is now available for download. Read on after the break to check out the new features...
The good folks at SmrtGuard have rolled out the latest version of their wireless backup and device security application. With the release of version 2.27 we see some bug fixes taken care of as well as some new features added. Considering the package that SmrtGuard offers, the new additions to the service fit in quite nicely here. New Features: Anti-SPAM - With SmrtGuard Pro, you...
If you've been thinking about picking up SmrtGuard, or you are a current customer, you can pick up an unlimited license today only. To celebrate (or not) April Fools Day, you can pickup SmrtGuard Pro Unlimited Edition for $99.99. This is a one-time fee for today only, and you'll never have to pay again. The offer includes lifetime upgrades and includes all of the features of SmrtGuard...
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] SmrtGuard is one of those apps that just works. It gives you peace of mind that your device is safe and can be remotely wiped of all data should it ever be lost or stolen. You can backup/restore data, remotely wipe and locate the device, protect your SIM from being swapped out and more. I love having it installed as it can be used both as a...
The guys at SmrtGuard have been more than kind to us and are always willing to offer up some stuff for our contests. They recently released SmrtGuard free, and to help in the CrackBerry Turns 3 Birthday Celebration, they're giving up 150 (100 one-month, 25 six-month and 25 one-year) subscriptions to SmrtGuard. This is one app I would hate to be without, and gives you the peace of mind...
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] When I ran into Rob Kao of SmrtGuard yesterday at Mobile World Congress I convinced him to go on camera for a couple minutes and give us an update on where things are at. SmrtGuard recently released a free version of their premium mobile security application, and with pre-MWC rumors talking about RIM releasing their own "BlackBerry shield"...
OK CrackBerry Nation, listen up. This is one I'm pretty dang excited about. If you're a reader of CrackBerry.com you're likely familiar with SmrtGuard by now as we've talked about it a bunch of times since it was still in beta. SmrtGuard, a BES for BIS application so to speak, is known for its "Find my BlackBerry" functionality along with Remote Data Wipe and OTA Data Backup / Restore...
The guys at SmrtGuard are running a promo to get the word out on their line of SmrtApps. Users that download all of the latest apps will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 100 copies of their super addictive game SmrtZodiac. The game rules are simple - swap animals to match 3 in a row and rack up the points. A great Brickbreaker alternative that can be played virtually anywhere in a...
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] One of the mind boggling things about the BlackBerry OS is it's copy and paste functionality in some areas of it. Not all areas allow you to copy and paste all the information you may want to and in turn that often times has you copying one item, pasting then returning back to copy even more needed information. SmrtClipboard from SmrtGuard...
SmrtGuard has just announced a great deal they have going on for their SmrtGuard application. Today and tomorrow when you purchase a SmrtGuard yearly subscription you get two of the recently annouced SmrtApps for free (SmrtAlerts and SmrtPhotos). Normally the apps would sell for $9.99 but now you can get all 3 apps in one bundle. The deal will not last long, so act fast on this one...