Sprint Guardian Service Apps Keep Your Phone and Family Safe

09.05.2012
Sprint Tuesday announced a new bundled app service for its family-plan customers using Android phones. Using both Lookout Mobile Security and Safely apps, the service is designed to help you easily set up location-tracking apps as well as security apps for multiple Android phones on a single family plan.

The service will appear in the Sprint Zone app store this summer, but exact availability has not yet been announced. The announcement was made at the CTIA 2012 show in New Orleans

Sprint customers will have a choice of various app choices: The $9.99 per month Family Safety apps, the $4.99 per month Lookout Family Device Security app, or $14.98 per month for a bundle of the two. When customers decide to sign up for the service via the Sprint Zone, they'll see a dashboard listing all of the numbers on their plan.

The Lookout app basically functions the same as the , but you can apply the service to multiple lines. You get access to malware protection, phishing safety, and missing-phone locator features. You can manage your family's devices at mylookout.com as well as back up photos, contacts, and call history.

The includes a variety of apps meant to keep your children safe from their cell phones (in so many words). Sprint Mobile Controls let you track your kids' app and texting habits. You can lock your kid's phone on a schedule (like no texting after 10PM!) or on demand.