SugarSync for Android gets an update

SugarSync for Android has been around since the summer months, well the end of July to be a little more specific and although we have seen some updates over time this latest is pretty interesting.

First things first though, for those unaware SugarSync is a cloud based service that runs on many platforms. They have an app available for Windows and Mac as well as Android, the BlackBerry and the iPhone to name a few. In short, they are available in most places that you would want to find it, and on top of the dedicated apps the SugarSync website is also full featured.

As far as what it does, well it syncs your files from your computer with the cloud and then lets you access those files from your mobile phone or just about any Internet connected computer. For me it has become a must have app. If nothing else just for the backup and emergency situations where I may have forgotten a file that I needed. Plus the monthly plans range from free to inexpensive.

Now getting back to this latest update to the Android app. This latest update brings more control and features to Android users. And that means we now have more options for backing up and storing data. Users will now be able to sync folders between your SD card on your phone and your computer. You can even take a folder stored in the cloud and download it to your SD card for offline use.

In addition, developers can now take advantage of a new SugarSync API that will allow then to create an app that runs from the phone and uses data stored in other locations.

[via SugarSync Blog and SugarSync Blog]

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How to remotely lock, wipe, and locate Android phones with WaveSecure

Those HTC “You” commercials remind me that the first thing I do when leaving the house is look for my phone. Before I even grab the car keys or wallet required for me to go anywhere, I instinctively place more importance on my phone. So you can imagine how me or any other Phone First person would respond if I lost my phone. How would I find the phone, backup my data, or prevent others from misusing my it?

A winner of the Android Developers Challenge 2, WaveSecure answers all of those questions. WaveSecure is an app and web service that allows Android users to maintain a link to their phone in the event that it is lost or stolen. By logging on to the WaveSecure website, users can lock the phone to prevent use, track it’s location within a general area, backup SMS/contacts/call logs/media, wipe phone data, and restore data if the phone is found. Here’s a video showcasing how easy it set-up and use WaveSecure.

If WaveSecure doesn’t meet your needs, consider trying the very similar Mobile Defense. We selected Mobile Defense as one of the Top 50 Android Apps.

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