If you're ever going to commit phone theft, make sure to turn off the camera upload function. Otherwise, the original owner might start a blog about you. That's exactly the premise of the 'Life of a Stranger Who Stole My Phone' tumblr.
The blog features several pictures the blog writer continues to receive in his Dropbox Camera Upload folder. The smart phone app is comparable to iCloud or Fotostream, where pictures taken on your mobile phone immediately appear on your computer or other connected devices.
Through this advancement in technology, we can see the intimate details of the thief's life. He takes selfies, he poses in empty stadiums and he loves being on the beach.
Phone Theft Fail Blogs
'Life of a Stranger Who Stole My Phone' Features a Thief's Mobile Uploads
Trend Themes
1. Phone Theft Blogging - Opportunity for bloggers to share stories about phone theft experiences and the thieves' lives, potentially leading to increased awareness and prevention measures.
2. Camera Upload Surveillance - Opportunity for anti-theft companies to offer camera upload surveillance as a security feature for smartphones, preventing theft and aiding in the recovery of stolen devices.
3. Internet Shaming of Thieves - Opportunity for internet vigilantes to use social media to shame and expose phone thieves, leading to increased accountability and potentially decrease in theft.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Security - The mobile security industry can develop new technologies to detect and prevent phone theft, as well as offer recovery services.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms can create reporting systems and algorithms to identify and remove posts related to phone theft, potentially deterring future thefts.
3. Blogging - The blogging industry can create a niche for phone theft-related blogs and utilize storytelling and humor to increase awareness and prevention.