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Lenovo unveils security-conscious smartphone

A new smartphone with a strong emphasis on security has been unveiled by Lenovo this month.

The S2 Android-powered handset offers kernel-level encryption, something its rival devices are yet to embrace. This means that personal information is protected at a much higher level and helps to avoid phishing apps while also taking control of network and SMS traffic in a bid to prevent malware from hiking up the owner's bill.

Unfortunately for Android fans, the S2 is only running the Gingerbread version of Android, rather than the latest Ice Cream Sandwich version. However, many users may not notice the difference thanks to the Mondrian UI skin that has been applied to the software, which offers a simple and easy to use layout.

In addition to the high security spec, the handset boasts an eight-megapixel camera and a front-facing camera that syncs up with an online storage system bundled with each phone. The 3.8 inch display with an 800x480px resolution should be more than sufficient to view the content captured and stored on the device, and reviewers have already been impressed by the clarity of the display.

The gadget will be available in China at first with news expected at a later date regarding a global roll-out.