We can easily talk to our distant loved ones, be updated with the latest trends, interact with our online friends, play our favorite games, and etc. - it's all thanks to our smart gadgets.
We now rely heavily on them so you should also take the necessary precautions. You wouldn't want other people to freely use your personal information in case you lose your device, would you?
Many anti theft and security applications are available on Android Market and Apple App Store. (Cerberus, Prey Anti Theft, etc.) You need to download what application suits your device best.
Here are some lists of other security applications you can use:
Let me share to you a blog wherein the owner lost her phone but thanks to its "camera upload" function, she was able to identify the thief who happens to be from another country. (O_o)