First thing you need to do if your phone is lost or has been stolen is to contact your mobile service provider and ask them to block your number. To block your phone from being used from any network at all, you must have its IMEI Number. An IMEI number: The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an international identity number used to uniquely identify a mobile phone. The 15-digit IMEI number is an electronic fingerprint transmitted everytime a phone is used, which reveals the identity of the mobile handset. IMEI numbers are independent of the phone number and are usually written underneath the battery or on the backof the handset. Mobile phone users can also check their 15 digit IMEInumber by dialling *#06# on their mobile handset. Mobile phone owners should make a note of their IMEI number and keep the details in a safeplace. . If u lost your mobile, send an e-mail to mailto:cop%40vsnl.net with the followinginfo. Your name: Address: Phone model: Make:Last used No.: E-mail for communication: Missed date: IMEI No:This will ensure that your mobile phone cannot be used,and that it can be tracked even if the SIM card has been changed. … [Read more...]
Live tracking: Locate your friends with Google Latitude
Google added an interesting feature (Latitude) to their popular “Google Maps” service. This location tool will help you find the location of the person in real time. Mobile users need to download latest Google Maps mobile application and enable location sharing in the options. With this service, you can easily track the location of your friends and family members. Cost of the service: Free. Data charges may apply according to your mobile operator.You need to install Google Maps V3 in your Mobile. Lack of support to iPhone and Sony mobiles is a negative point. You don’t need GPS chip in your cellphone. Latitude service has huge implications (both positive and negative) on our daily lives. There are positive implications like tracking your children in real time and negative privacy implications like boss tracking employee or constant tracking of wife by husband etc. Police can chase some cases especially stolen Mobile and kidnapping cases if any one in the group have “Latitude” enabled Google Maps application installed in their mobile. Latitude Service currently works on: Android Mobile, Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Nokia Smart phones. It will soon launch on Sony Ericsson mobiles and iPhones. Note: Your friends and family members need to allow location sharing to track their whereabouts using Google latitude service. Watch Google Latitude video: … [Read more...]
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