Ben the Bodyguard, a security app for iPhone that's slated to launch in January, has one of the best websites in recent memory. It's a scrollable, animated, HTML5-powered visual bonanza starring the titular bodyguard. Ben's a French tough guy, modeled after The Professional star Jean Reno, but a new piece from Fast Company suggests that users will be more impressed with Ben the character than Ben the security app.
What does Ben do to protect your secrets? Everything Apple will let him, which still isn't much. According to one of the app's creators, Ben can encrypt individual photos, contacts or notes, but it has to be done from within the Ben app. Apple restrictions prevent Ben from integrating tightly with iOS, protecting email, or encrypting third-party apps and their data. So, despite his tough guy persona, Ben isn't recommended for heavy-duty corporate security.
On the other hand, the artwork and design in the app are gorgeous, and it apparently comes with a cinematic trailer that fills in Ben's backstory. Whether that and the chance to protect a few racy photos or secret contacts is worth the estimated $5 price of admission to everyone who loved Ben's innovative website remains to be seen.
Ben the Bodyguard iPhone app is gorgeous, but security functionality may disappoint originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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