Posted by Isha Suri
Google is working hard towards updating its mobile offerings, especially for Android users, and this is evident from the latest updates for the enterprise world. The search giant has updated its security offerings and collaboration services for Android users, as reported by it on its official blog. This is especially important for mobile professionals, and brings Android on par with Apple iOS mobile security offerings. Here are the three new products offered by Google as a part of this update.
1. New version of Google Apps Device Policy, and the very new My Devices website that will help employees secure their stolen or lost Android 2.2 + device even from a remote location by locating it on a map, ringing the device, and resetting the device PIN.
2. The existing option, “Encrypt data on Device” will now include encrypted storage on Android 3.0 tablets. It will require version 2.0 of the Google Apps Device Policy app.
3. Google Apps Lookup, which is a new corporate contacts app has been launched that will make it easier to find and contact people. It pulls the information from the Google Apps directory and will require enable “Shared Contacts” in the control panel before employees can use Lookup on their Android 2.1+ devices.
Additionally, we have been watching several other developments from Google including its preparation for music services. And in the meantime, Google removed Grooveshark’s music app from the Android Market, after EMI, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group accused the service as operating illegally. Just to recall, this app was earlier removed from Apple Store after having received