Symantec is pleased to announce TouchDown for Android 9.0, codename TouchDown Venus. The latest release features a new look and feel that provides you a simple and intuitive experience to help you get your work done faster.
TouchDown 9.0 features the following exciting benefits:
Redesigned TouchDown Features:
- Calendar
- Contacts
- Tasks
- Notes
TouchDown navigation screens.
Swipe left and right actions are available throughout the application for easy access to the information you need now. Swipe from the left edge of your screen to display a TouchDown navigation screen. The TouchDown navigation screen is available from anywhere within the app to help you navigate quickly and easily between email, calendar, notes, etc.
Access to expanded Settings options.
The Settings Screen can be accessed from any TouchDown navigation screen by tapping the Settings icon. The Settings is located on the bottom left portion of a TouchDown navigation screen. Access the About Screen, Diagnostics Screen, and Licensing Screen , all from the Settings Screen.
Improved email management.
Select multiple emails at once to apply managment functions and perform tasks quickly.
Built-in threat protection.
Threat protection is embedded into your TouchDown app to protect you against the following:
- Rooted devices
- Devices infected with malware or other threats
- Devices with an emulator mode
- Devices with debugger attached
- Devices with a hiding root condition
- Devices with development options enabled
Your threat protection diagnostic data is provided by Symantec and held in strict privacy. You can enable or disable threat protection mode at any time by toggling diagnostic mode.
TouchDown 9.0 replaces existing TouchDown applications on the Google Play Store.
The following TouchDown app information applies:
- TouchDown 9.0 will replace TouchDown HD on the Google Play Store at the end o March, 2016. Updates are provided to users in phases throughout the month of April.
- Binary (.apk) files for both the applications will be shared with MDM vendors at a separate location at the same day that TouchDown 9.0 published on the store.
Note: If you are using TouchDown in an MDM controlled environment, you will need to contact your MDM vendor to get make this update available to you.
We welcome your feedback on this new version of TouchDown. Please add comments here.