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Android Honeycomb adds an 'Encrypt Tablet' security option

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By Ken N.

Published: Feb 03, 2011, 12:58 AM

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Both Android and iOS have run into criticism about their security as of late. But Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) has added an interesting feature to further secure your personal data. While perusing the Motorola Xoom, Engadget discovered an 'Encrypt Tablet' option, wherein you can secure all your information with a personal PIN.

The process must be a long one, because the prompt tells you to ensure that you have a full battery before beginning the encryption. When they asked the Google representative about the encryption, he clarified that it is a feature of Honeycomb as a whole, not an exclusive to the Motorola Xoom.

Unfortunately, he wouldn't elaborate as to the cryptographic standard, so it may not be quite on the BlackBerry's level. Regardless, the mere inclusion of encryption bodes well for Android's future as a corporate user's must-have-accessory.

source: Engadget

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Ken N. is a former news writer at PhoneArena. He produced a significant number of news stories for PhoneArena in the 2010-2011 period. During this period, Ken reported on various topics from the mobile tech industry, including Apple products, Android software, and US carriers.