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New versions of KioWare for Android released

February 6, 2014

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released Version 3.1 of KioWare Lite for Android, KioWare Basic for Android, and KioWare Full for Android. All KioWare for Android software products lock down an Android device into kiosk mode, securing the overall operating system, home screen and usage of applications, the company said in a news release.

Version 3.1 of KioWare for Android introduces single app mode, immersive mode, an updated launcher, and new application management options. Improvements include HTML 5 Video capabilities, a new skin downloader and session end warning dialogue options.

Also known as a wrapper, KioWare for Android serves to restrict access to a device, turning it into a secure self-service kiosk, the release said. KioWare Full for Android also offers a server component that provides remote monitoring and reporting. In addition to Android device lockdown, KioWare Basic for Android provides support for card readers and NFC devices, Bluetooth Socket support, and the ability to develop third party add-ons. The newly added Bluetooth Socket support feature can be used to integrate (via Bluetooth), devices that are not natively supported by KioWare.

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