tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747068139694401376.post7982649838917816525..comments2023-04-11T04:36:56.099-04:00Comments on Keeping Kids Safe Online: DroidUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747068139694401376.post-20466591939933169092010-07-08T07:21:19.505-04:002010-07-08T07:21:19.505-04:00Great point and thank you for your honest input. ...Great point and thank you for your honest input. Below is a quote from Verizon's website along these lines. It looks like the best you can do is just limit access to the Apps Marketplace but not control which apps can be downloaded. Here's the quote:<br /><br />"Although Verizon customers are able to access the Android Market on Android phones, the store is actually run by Google. Google sets the policies regarding what types of content may be included in apps provided through the store, and it also determines which apps are available.<br /><br />Verizon, however, offers tools that parents may use to help control the types of content accessible through the Android devices used by their children. Verizon is the only wireless company that provides content filtering tools on Android devices. These tools help parents to manage access to wireless content via age-based tiers. Parents who wish to restrict access to the Android Market can do so by activating Content Filters and setting them to the C7+ or T13+ setting. When activated through My Account, these settings will prevent users from accessing the Android Market and/or downloading apps from the store."Michael Dermody, MEd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13410593158345197287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747068139694401376.post-67548806173894088602010-06-29T14:15:02.971-04:002010-06-29T14:15:02.971-04:00I have a Droid on order and have filtering on my h...I have a Droid on order and have filtering on my home computer and laptop to protect myself. I am an adult male and recovering porn addict before my phone comes in I am already researching how to install filters that my wife will have the passwords for. I use the internet throughout the day at the office and am alone most of the workday so I want to build these barriers to protect my marriage. If what you say is true regarding the apps.. I would like to know if the apps are restricted if the parental controls are set through Verizon wireless which is my carrier. Anyone out there know if this is the case? I think pda phones are great but they do open up another avenue to fuel the porn industry and peoples addictions. This is not just a problem for kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com