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VerizonWireless announced the availability of Net Safety Tips on the Go, which the company claims to be the first-ever digital safety and security advice app for Android (News - Alert) smartphones.

Net Safety Tips on the Go provides critical online privacy, security and youth online safety educational messages to help Verizon Wireless (News - Alert) customers protect their privacy, families and finances when using their Android smartphones, company officials said.

The app was developed by Google and Verizon, in association with leading online safety education organizations. Launched as part of National Internet Safety Month, Net Safety Tips is available in V CAST Apps.

Verizon  thinks that mobile app-based education is an easier way to educate customers about online safety and security. Through this app, the company offers tips and guidelines from leading security education organizations, including Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely.org, OnGuardOnline.gov and GetNetwise.org, with additional organizations expected to contribute soon.

The app provides tips on mobile privacy and mobile safety. It also educates users about the harms mobile phones can bring to them, including how constant texting and talking can affect customers sleep, concentration, work and school, among other important life activities.

More importantly the app educates users on different kinds of security threats and give information on how they can protect themselves against fraud, phishing, ID theft and password hacking. It also gives advice and tips for social networking privacy. The app also provides tips for parents and children on social media tactics, cyber bullying, reputation, privacy and unwanted contact.  

Smartphone users can also learn about protecting their mobile data, managing apps and more. Net Safety Tips on the Go also advises users on maintaining their digital dignity.

Verizon has been offering a number of personalized tools like My Verizon, Verizon Safeguards, Usage Controls and Content Filters to help customers manage their wireless accounts and ensure they are being used in a safe and responsible manner.  

These services are available through its Parental Controls Center. The Web site also includes contributions from experts in the field including Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely.org, Enough Is Enough, Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), and WebWiseKids.