English | November 1, 2018 | ASIN: B07K4Y59NP | AZW3 | 0.17 MB

Google's Android platform, which runs as free software, is quickly falling behind Apple's iOS operating systems and RIM's BlackBerry OS, and is gaining more and more loyal followers. Capping at around 6.8 million units in 2009, worldwide sales of smartphones running Android reached a staggering 67 million at the end of 2010.

In view of the growth in sales figures, there is no doubt  that the "Android OS era" is experiencing a meteoric rise. Everyone is looking for a smartphone with not only basic communication and messaging features, but also more advanced features from a technology perspective. Whether for business or entertainment, apps for Android smartphones have made this will possible.

One of the most interesting features of the Android OS is that it offers developers the ability to design their own innovative, content-rich applications. More than 130,000 apps are available on the Android Market for users in 48 countries. The majority of these applications can be downloaded for free, which unfortunately exposes some users to risks, especially those who download and try all types of applications. It is indeed commonplace to see cybercriminals infect applications with Trojans for get rich.

The fact that Android applications are also available in third-party shops and on the developers' site is all the riskier as this reality has not escaped cybercriminals.

With all the valuable data on your smartphone, you should make sure to protect it from all threats. Here are some tips that will help you optimize the security settings of your Android smartphone.