With as many usernames, passwords, and various other numbers and identifications that we have nowadays, it’s no wonder we get confused sometimes. For some in the ‘older generation’, it’s easy to keep a small piece of paper or notecard hidden in your wallet, upon which is recorded, well, everything needed to swipe your identity. There has to be a safer, more secure way to keep track of the countless pieces of information that we need!
Good news – there is, and it’s called PhoneWallet v2.0, from SymbianGuru (not us, the other guys). Basically, PhoneWallet is a small application that securely organizes and stores your personal information on your mobile handset, so that you can use that brain of yours for more important things, such as learning a new language or something. Upon startup, the application asks you to setup a single password. This can be any combination of letters and numbers, and is only setup once.
Once inside the application, you’re greeted with this screen. Nearly any piece of secure information has a place, neatly organized into folders. No more sorting the information out off a smudged notecard, or trying to figure out which is your social security number or email password. There are a handful of preset folders, along with the option to create your own folder, so that you can store literally any piece of information you may need. You can also rearrange the contents of these folders, should you decide it belongs elsewhere.
Once inside the folder, there are a number of specific types of information, again clearly labeled so that you don’t need to hunt. For instance, in the ‘Travelling’ folder, you can easily store your Frequent Flyer numbers, hotel reservation information, and even your flight booking information – securely. Again, you can also add your own specific fields, should you need to store more information. You can fully customise the folders and records with their own labels and icons, as well, for a fully personalized organization.
An application like this doesn’t need many settings, though there is a few important features. Since S60 handsets are capable of multitasking, it’s highly likely that this application might sit in the background for some time. To ensure this doesn’t become a security breach, PhoneWallet v2.0 includes an autolock feature, with a user-configurable timer that re-locks the application after a set time, so that you must re-enter your password, even if you haven’t closed the application. You can also opt to have the password enabled as soon as the application gets pushed to the background.
The other potential inconvenience with this application is what should happen if you lose your handset, or lose your information for whatever reason. Again, PhoneWallet v2.0 has you covered with an included a Backup/Restore function, so that you can keep a copy of your information in a safe location. The file is exported as a .pwb file, and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for security.
There’s a free 10-day trial of PhoneWallet v2.0, or you can purchase the full version from the Symbian-Guru store.
