BBNews.pl has secured some images of the upcoming BlackBerry Shield. For those of you who don’t already know, BlackBerry Shield will give users the ability to remotely protect their device if it is lost or stolen. There are also some additional functionalities. Hit the jump for further details.

Here’s a list of BlackBerry Shield’s functions that can all be executed remotely:

• View Current Location - Track your device based on the GSM transmitter and or GPS signal
• Loud Ring - Make your BlackBerry ring even if its set to vibrate
• Display a Message - Show a customized message on your home screen, even if your device is locked.
• Lock Device - Lock your device and optionally set a new password.
• Wipe Device - Permanently delete all data from your device.

BlackBerry Shield users will also have the ability to backup/restore data wirelessly from the device itself. All in all, BlackBerry Shield’s features are very similar to those of SmrtGuard, which can be kind of pricey. If BlackBerry Shield turns out to be friendly with battery usage and memory consumption, it be a win for most. SmrtGuard currently offers some additional features but they probably won’t be worth the money for the general population. BlackBerry Shield it also in its very early stages, so there will definitely be more features to come. There’s no word on any ETA for BlackBerry Shield or how it will be implemented. Stay tuned for further details.

Via: BBNews.pl