During civil unrest, conflicts, and emergency situations, the work of journalists assumes unique functions. Today, mobile technologies allow journalists to work more safely in such situations. <\/p>\n
Let’s look at a few apps for Android operating systems that journalists might need.<\/p>\n
Panic Button<\/a>: this app, created by Amnesty International, allows you to send a SMS to someone you trust, letting him or her know that you are in danger. Along with the SMS, the app sends updates about your location.<\/p>\n [[wysiwyg_imageupload:548:]]<\/span><\/p>\n In the Clear<\/a>: Apart from sending a SMS alert, this app allows you to quickly delete information in your phone that might endanger you. <\/p>\n The app, depending on the features you’ve configured, can delete photos, the call log, your contacts, SMSs, and so on. <\/p>\n [[wysiwyg_imageupload:549:]]<\/span><\/p>\n FireChat<\/a> allows you to establish a (public) connection between smartphones in the absence of an internet connection or mobile phone coverage. This allows journalists to work in groups when other communication channels are unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n [[wysiwyg_imageupload:550:]]<\/span><\/p>\n TextSecure<\/a> allows you to send encrypted SMSs, which will be inaccessible to a third party if your phone is tapped. <\/p>\n [[wysiwyg_imageupload:551:]]<\/p>\n RedPhone<\/a>: this app ensures an encrypted audio connection between two phones, making wiretapping impossible. <\/p>\n [[wysiwyg_imageupload:552:]]<\/p>\n