# Phone Theft Recovery Apps iGotYa Shows You Who Stole Your Smartphone By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igotya References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/apps/iphone-security-app-catches-thief) & [iphonehacks](http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/12/jailbreak-app-sends-picture-to-owner.html) If you have ever had your [phone stolen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-pin) at any time, then you know how useful the iGotYa app would be. When you have this app installed into your phone, you will be able to find your phone fast and also find out who had the nerve to steal it from you. As a jailbreak app, it can actually work when the phone is locked. When the person who stole your phone tries to hack it and unlock your password, the program will [take photos of the person](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-photo-vault) and send them to you as an e-mail. Also, it triangulates the location of your missing phone and tells you exactly where you can find it. The iGotYa app helps you identify phone thieves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Phone Theft Recovery Apps:** Opportunity to develop more innovative apps that can help recover stolen phones with additional features. - **Jailbreak Apps:** Opportunity to develop more apps that work even when the phone is locked, through jailbreaking. - **Location Tracking Apps:** Opportunity to develop more location tracking apps with additional features for lost or stolen phones. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Devices:** Innovative apps for mobile devices that will help recover lost or stolen phones. - **Cybersecurity:** Opportunity to develop more advanced security features for mobile devices that will help prevent theft and protect user information. - **Insurance:** Opportunity for insurance companies to offer coverage for lost or stolen phones and partner with app developers for more comprehensive solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md) - [Clapping Missing Device Locators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antilost-clap-to-find-phone.md) - [Mobile Privacy Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-is-tracking-my-phone.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md) - [Enhanced Android Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-theft-1.md) - [Stolen Art-Tracking Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-stolen-art-file.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md)