Milestone Interactive Group, India’s Master Distributor for AVG PC Antivirus products and India’s leading player in game publishing, marketing, retail and distribution, announced its flagship mobile offering from AVG technologies, the provider of PC and mobile security, privacy and optimization, with the launch of AVG Mobilation Anti –Virus Pro – a protection for Android devices priced at Rs. 499/- for a one time download.
As India takes on the wave of digitalization with the country’s estimate internet penetration rising from 80 million to an estimated 376 million by 2015(source: Avendus). In fact according to the current Marry Meeker report, India’s Mobile Internet Usage has surpassed Desktop Internet Usage with 60 % of internet traffic coming from Mobile devices. The coming year will see an estimate of 26 – 28 million new smartphone and tablet users of which nearly 70 % are going to be on Android devices. (Source: Gartner).
A Large number of users around the globe access Internet on mobile device to send or receive emails, communicate as well as check social networking websites. At the same time use their smartphones or tablets for a lot of personal transactions like net banking, online purchase etc. With the rapid number of users accessing the web there have been reports and statistics claiming that malware is frighteningly common and there is a high probability of Android device without protection getting infected. Keeping in mind the security and interest of users, the newly launched “AVG Anti-virus Pro” product for your smartphone (Android) will offer complete protection from viruses and malware, which are becoming more and more prominent on the mobile web, as well as providing loss and theft protection through the ability to track and control your smartphone remotely if you should become separated from it.
The features for AVG Mobilation Anti-virus Pro include:
Security
- Scan whole device and identify and remove viruses with a simple click
- Automatic scans can be run weekly, daily, or on demand
- Check apps for malware before downloading from app stores
- Check website content, emails, and SMS for malware before downloading to device
Theft protection
- Locate lost or stolen device using GPS thru SMS or gmail.
- Create and display message on screen remotely
- Lock device and wipe content
- Manage applications remotely
SMS Spam Protection
- Protection from SMS Spammers
Premium SMS security
- All SMS checked in real time for malicious content and spam
- SMS spam blocked at source
VIP Support
Anti-Virus PRO customers receive premium level support whenever they need it
No Disruption
Anti-Virus PRO is free of advertising and other disruptions
Speaking on the launch AVG Mobilation Mr. Jayont R. Sharma, Chairman & CEO, Milestone Interactive Group said, “Mobile security is still at a nascent stage in India. Unfortunately the huge varieties of viruses have spread beyond computers and are increasing across internet accessible devices. The growing popularity of smartphones and tablets has led to a rapid increase in malicious programs for these devices, hence users need to be vigilant. AVG is a pioneer in Mobile security solutions and has always kept in mind the needs of its users. We are delighted to be at the fore front of mobile security through this product launch.”
AVG Mobilation is easy to install and will be priced at Rs. 499/- . The product will be digitally available at www.avgindia.in and retail packs at leading electronic and Mobile stores.
