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Old 08-07-2011, 05:52 PM  
tony286
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It's a growing issue. Their "open source" approach means ANYONE can put an APP out there with absolutely no restrictions or quality control measures whatsoever.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/...rity/231300281

I'll stick with the Apple Nazis, thanks.
yep its scary shit
from your link
"Android doesn't have those protections. First of all, the Android Market doesn't subject apps to the scrutiny that Apple does, and that has caused more than one app in the Market to be a source of infection. Just two months ago Google removed 26 malicious apps.

Secondly, even if Google tightened its application approval process, you aren't forced to use the Android Market exclusively. If you want an app on your iPhone, you are locked into the App Store. (This ignores those that jailbreak their devices. I ignore that group of people when it comes to security because they are deliberately bypassing built-in security features, so they're on your own there.) With Android, you can choose from a variety of markets, none of which are approved by Google, so who knows what you risk when downloading from those?"
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