Finger swipe. Samsung Galaxy S

Aitchbee - What do you mean "used to have"? I use a pocket watch instead of a wrist watch and have a chain (Albert chain). You don't and didn't have to be well-off.

Perhaps mybunjee should be added.

spuds

All our business mobiles have two lines, and it's possible to initiate a conference call from the handset accidentally if you press two entries at once on the screen.

On a similar note, as I often work remotely all calls to my work landline also call a VOIP phone line, so I can answer from my desk phone or from a software phone headset on my laptop.

One day whilst in the office a few seconds into each call I could hear someone saying "hello, hello - it's happening again..."

It turns out that someone at Verizon (who handle our phones) had altered the number on my line so instead of dialing my VOIP phone it was calling some poor lady in Motherwell...

With a touch screen phone it's only sensible to have some kind of lock to prevent mis-dialling whilst in your pocket.

My main security measure is to keep it in my trouser pocket rather than on the table when in the pub...

"Wife's phone even older (Nokia 6110) has suddenly become more valuable appears to now be "retro" as far as the kids are concerned. ???"

There must be a limit to how cool retro can be...

I also use the four digit pin security code on my iphone, I also have the "find my iphone" app installed so that if it is lost or stolen I can track it, lock it or wipe it's contents.

I think this type of security is necessary particularly for smart phones which can have online banking and credit card apps installed.

Considering that I am still using my favourite mobile called a Motorola Savvy/Talkabout/T180, which was purchased in January 2001 from Link with a Cellnet connection, then security is the least of my worries :O)

And to top it all, I can still obtain replacement batteries rather easy for this model, not like some more recent mobile telephone purchases that I have made.

Most of the time it is witched off and in a drawer at home. When going on a long journey it is in the car and switched off. At other times - in use - it is either in the house or in the car with the latter stationary and the engine off.

Added to that it is a Pay as you go 'phone with little on it!!

Bing.alau

The cigar lighter is now known as the auxiliary power socket. But it can also still be used for lighting one's Havana with the lighter element which is now an optional extra as are ashtrays...:)

Quickbeam - with my phone you don't have to use the security features to access an incoming call so you don't miss it unless you are slow getting your phone out of your pocket as I am from time to time.

I'm afraid to admit that I have never locked a phone, or used any other security measures.

At £25 a pop and a £15 PAYG sim its not worth the hassle. I also use the 'leave it on my desk' mode as we are not allowed mobile phones in my laboratory.

I keep it in my trouser pocket.