Google boss claims Android More Secure than iPhone

CALIFORNIA - Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt made ​​the event interesting revelation Gartner Symposium / ITxpo , when responding to a statement from Gartner analyst David Willis , on Android . Schmidt did not receive when called Android operating system ( OS ) is not safe .

" If you do a survey of the audience here , then they would say that Google Android is not their primary platform . When you say Android , then people will say ' hang on, Android is not safe , " Willis said in a statement that invites attention Schmidt .

Schmidt replied immediately Willis revelation . "Unsafe ? 's ( Android ) is more secure than the iPhone , " said former Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) Google it. Similarly, as reported by The Verge , Tuesday ( 08/10/2013 ) .

Suddenly alone Schmidt answers audience laughter . Although it does not give an explanation of his statement , but he insists on billions of Android devices that have been activated and the tight security testing .

In the same event , Schmidt also addressed the issue of fragmentation that has long experienced Android . " With Android , we have agreements with vendors in order to remain compatible Android app store and it was a major breakthrough for Android , " he explained .

The survey which was held in a government the United States ( U.S. ) , revealed that the lack of updates on many Android devices can pose a risk of malware . But Schmidt believes that safety is key when buying an Android phone , consumers should ensure that the applications contained in it should be compatible .

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