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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal
The point is: there is no security risk to using android greater than the security rusk in using any computer. Since no one is raising a hue and cry about the ability to install "unapproved" applications on a computer, it is silly at best and disingenuous at worst to do so for Android devices.
Unless you are arguing that Apple should be able to control everything that is installed on your computer as well, in which case you need to be locked up for your own safety.
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Can't speak for others, but I try to stick with software from companies like Microsoft on my computers. I'm not saying there aren't security risks, but I try to go with companies that I recognize and that have some brand value behind them. I don't think, for instance, that Microsoft is going to try to hack into my bank account.
I'm considering a Dell Streak, but I'm wary of ending up with some app by a scammer, for instance. Even with apps in iTunes, I have no idea who the developers are. I'm hoping Apple's screening helps protect me, but no guarantee. I figure Apple's at least got a vested interest in keeping bad apps away from customers.