Mobicip Newsletter

In this issue...

1. Mobicip (Beta) for WIndows 7
2. Time Limits Now Live!
3. FAQ Spotlight: Why Are My Reports Empty?
4. New: How To Videos

Mobicip (beta) For Windows 7

We are constantly asked by parents and schools if Mobicip has a Windows edition that will offer the same protection for young users on netbook, laptop and desktop computers. We have worked hard to develop a solution for PCs in response to such requests and are excited to announce that Mobicip for Windows 7 is available for a free trial.

At this time, we are seeking beta users who want to try Mobicip on Windows 7. If you have already expressed interest, you should hear from us shortly about next steps. There is no charge to participate in the beta program. Our iOS solution was built on the able support from thousands of parents like you. We only expect similar feedback and support as we roll out Mobicip on Windows. To participate in the beta, simply express your interest via email or through the contact form.

Time Limits Now Live!

Mobicip.com Premium users can now setup time limits for Internet access by following this link. You can restrict Internet access by time of day or days of the week.

Please bookmark the page in your browser as there are no navigational links at this time when you login at Mobicip.com. Based on the feedback we receive from this beta rollout, we will make the feature widely available to all Premium users.

Please try the feature and let us know how you like it. Your feedback is much appreciated and will help us improve the feature for all users.

FAQ Spotlight: Why Are My Reports Empty?

This is the single most common question we are asked by our users and the most common reason to upgrade to the Premium service. It probably means your setup is not foolproof. See this article to troubleshoot the setup and ensure that Mobicip is the only browser on the device.

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As you know, Apple has released iOS4 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Unlike previous versions, there is no charge for iPod Touch users to upgrade. Visit the Apple website to upgrade today . We are excited to announce that Mobicip's Safe Browser app has been updated to take advantage of iOS4 features. Update your app now from the App Store.

New: How-to Videos
Check out the new videos on Mobicip's YouTube channel and share it with your friends and family.

FAQ Spotlight: Can my child work around Mobicip's protection?
This is the single most common question we are asked by our Premium users. There could be a myriad of reasons for this, but you are right in suspect the lack of activity. Please see Mobicip's June newsletter where we have described the possible reasons and actions you can take.

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Mobicip is most popular among parents as an Internet filtering and parental control service for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Parents ask us often about how they can prevent smart (and adventurous) kids from finding ways to work around Mobicip's protection.

1. Has the device been setup correctly?
If setup correctly, the default Safari mobile browser should be disabled and Mobicip should be the only browser available on the device. You can ensure this by following the steps outlined in this tutorial.

2. Is there any alternate browser installed?
If the restrictions are not setup correctly as described in the tutorial, it is possible to install an alternate browser. Please read this FAQ and forum discussion where other parents have asked similar questions and we have offered our recommendations.

3. Is there browsing activity on the iPod Touch?
Sometimes it is possible that the user may not have accessed the Internet on the device using Mobicip in the recent past. Mobicip.com Premium subscribers can check this easily.

Simply launch Mobicip on the device yourself and browse to a couple of websites, allow about 5 min, then login at www.mobicip.com and select Reports. Select Type > All Websites to see if your browsing has been recorded. If the reports are populated correctly, it means Mobicip is working as expected and the lack of activity indicates one of the other problems above may have occurred.

4. Review activity reports via email
Premium Mobicip.com subscribers can now opt to receive reports of Internet activity via email. Simply login at www.mobicip.com and navigate to Settings > Email Reports to enable the option. If you see a sustained lack of browing activity in the weekly reports, you may want to check the device for the problems described above. 

To upgrade to Premium, login at Mobicip.com and click Upgrade Now.
 

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Mobicip is most popular among parents as an Internet filtering and parental control service for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. However, the original intent behind Mobicip was to create a safe Internet for K-12 schools for mobile learning. This vision has been borne out by the increasing adoption of the iPod Touch as a mobile learning device by hundreds of schools across the US.

In the last few months, we had the unique opportunity to work with pioneering schools, administrators and teachers who are implementing 1:1 learning programs based on the iPod Touch. A 1:1 learning program is where the school provides a learning device with instructional activities and curriculum-aligned content to each student for use in the classroom and at home.

That Mobicip has been adopted by these pioneering schools is a testament to how critical filtering is for schools, and to the effectiveness of Mobicip's dynamic filtering engine and Internet activity monitoring. Does your child's school use mobile devices for education?  Let us know so Mobicip can make sure your kids have access to a safe, secure and educational Internet.

Email Reports Now Available For Premium Users

Premium Mobicip.com subscribers can now opt to receive reports of Internet activity via email. Simply login at www.mobicip.com and navigate to Settings > Email Reports to enable the option. To upgrade to Premium, login at Mobicip.com and click Upgrade Now.

Safe Browser Update 2.5.1 - iPad Support!

The latest update of Mobicip's Safe Browser is now available for download from the iPhone App Store. The update features

• Support for the iPad
• Blazing performance next only to Safari
• Reorderable bookmarks
• Bug fixes

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