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California Smartphone Kill Switch Bill Signed Into Law, Goes Into Effect on July 1 of 2015

Tim August 25, 2014 128

Starting July 1, 2015, smartphones sold in the state of California will be required to be sold with theoretical "kill switch" software baked in. Thanks to the bill, which was signed into law today, buyers who have their phones stolen will be able to remotely...

Next Version of Android Will Include “Kill Switch” Functionality

Kyle June 20, 2014 39

Google is becoming more serious about security on Android. The search giant issued a statement yesterday confirming it will introduce a so-called kill switch into the next version of Android, a feature that will enable owners to prevent thieves from factory...