Private Hub 2.8.0.0

An increasing number of users takes very seriously the need to make sure that private files remain confidential and accessible only to the rightful owner. To achieve this, particularly on mobile devices, using a specialized application would be the easiest thing to do.

For Windows Phone users the alternatives are not few in number and one of the applications that aims to provide a more complete scope of security is going by the name of Private Hub.

Efficient layout for ease of use

This application comes with a pretty simple interface that has some nicely designed graphical elements, but the overall appearance is more practical than attractive. The large tiles that correspond each to a separate section of the app fill a section of the utility on their own.

Moving around the app and going through its menus and lists of stored items is fairly smooth, but there are some small delays when loading large numbers of photos or videos. The video playback is smooth, but during the recording the image lacks focus.

Add multimedia content on the fly

Adding images can be done inside the default album or in new ones you can create on the fly. You should note that the items you include in the virtual vault are copied in there, so you will have to remove them from the original location on your own.

In case you want to take a couple of snapshots or even record a video using your phones camera, you can do this from Private Hub and this way the output will be automatically added to the secure area.

Importing videos is possible only through a special software and a PC connection, but the application offers all the necessary guidance. Unfortunately, there is a noticeable limitation that allows you to import only 18 files into any folder.

Secure contacts, notes and cloud backup

The app is bent on making sure your video clips stay private no one else but you can view them, so it enables you to set up a numeric password for accessing the app.

A great feature of this utility is the ability to set up a fake account, with a decoy access pattern, so if you are forced to log in, you can use the secret code and show others there is nothing stored inside.

Another cool addition to the function set is the OneDrive backup and restore ability that makes it possible for you to send to your cloud storage account all the passwords, notes and contacts that are safely kept inside Private Hub.

Add to watchlist:

Password managerEncryption

• Account Vault 1.1.0.0
• Passwordshield 1.2.1.0
• xCrypto 2.1.0.1
• Photo Locker 3.0.0.0