[Android app] Android Device Manager

The Android Device Manager app is now available through the Google Play Store. Back in August, Google updated Google Play services on almost all Android devices to support the new Android Device Manager website. Using the site, you could locate a lost device, ring that device, or even remotely wipe a device. In September, Google updated the Android Device Manager to allow you to remotely lock a device. Now, you can do all of that from another Android device with a new app.

You can download the app directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the following link:

Download
Price	Free
Requirements	Android 2.3 or greater

The new app works just like the website allowing you to locate, wipe, or lock and change the PIN on any device that is associated with your Google account. The website was a good first step, but Google notes that if you lose your phone or tablet, you are likely already away from home, and you may not be able to get access to a computer. It may be far easier to either use your phone to find a tablet, or find some Wi-Fi to use your tablet to find your phone.

While this makes sense, it is frustrating that it took Google an extra four months after the launch of Android Device Manager to launch its mobile app.