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Kaspersky Lab brings apps for Android and iOS devices

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BANGALORE, INDIA: Kaspersky Lab has announced the beta testing of two new mobile applications designed both to protect children from harmful and inappropriate content on the web, and control usage of applications on their smartphones and tablets.

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Kaspersky Parental Control will be available for smartphones and tablets based on the Android platform, and also will become the first product from Kaspersky Lab to protect iOS-based devices, such as the Apple iPhone and iPad, a company release said.

Kaspersky Parental Control provides concerned parents with a set of tools to ensure a safe online experience for their children. Due to differences between Android and iOS, the corresponding solutions will vary in functionality.

Kaspersky Parental Control for Android-based Devices

The beta version of Kaspersky Parental Control provides a set of tools to prohibit children from visiting unsuitable or potentially harmful websites. The solution allows to set specific categories of websites to be restricted, such as adult websites, those with content related to drugs or violence, etc. Potentially malicious resources such as phishing websites or those distributing content harmful to devices are blocked automatically. Besides, Kaspersky Parental Control permits either allowing or restricting usage of certain applications installed on a device. The controls are protected by a password. The product is compatible with both Android-based smartphones and tablets.

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