Google follows Apple to launch Android Device Manager

August 4th, Beijing Time - According to foreign media reports, Apple users have been able to remotely wipe data from lost devices using the built-in device location system for a long time. However, Android users have had to rely on third-party applications to achieve this functionality.

However, this situation is about to change soon.

Google officially confirmed today that it will launch a new "Android Device Manager" service later this month. Through this service, users will be able to remotely control their Android devices to ring or erase data in case of theft.

Google stated that this service will run on Android systems version 2.2 and above. From the information we currently have, the main function of this service is still to help users accurately locate lost devices. However, we are not yet clear on what other operations users can perform using this "Android Device Manager".

To be fair, Google's new service is very similar to Apple's "Find My iPhone." For instance, Android users can also remotely control their device to sound at maximum volume when it cannot be found to assist with locating it. Or, users can view the exact location of the device on a map and remotely wipe all data through a series of operations. However, unlike Apple, Android users will not be able to send messages to the device or remotely lock it using this feature.

In fact, there isn't much new in the specific functions of Google's "Android Device Manager," as many Google OEM manufacturers have previously launched similar services. However, it is certain that Android users will be very pleased to see Google release such an official practical tool.