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'''Google Android''' is an [[operating system]] developed for use on mobile cell phones and is a joint effort of the [[Open Handset Alliance]] and [[Google]]. Anybody can create applications using the Android Software Development kit and Google has held contests for best applications. Many applications can be freely downloaded through the online Android Market and other online repositories.  

'''Google Android''' is an open source [[operating system]] based on linux, developed for use on mobile cell phones and tablets and is a joint effort of the [[Open Handset Alliance]] and [[Google]]. Anybody can create applications using the Android Software Development kit and Google has held contests for best applications. Many applications can be freely downloaded through the online Android Market and other online repositories.  

[[Image:G1 dec182008 029.jpg|bottom|thumb|250px| Google Android G1 HTC Dream Phone]]

[[Image:G1 dec182008 029.jpg|bottom|thumb|250px| Google Android G1 HTC Dream Phone]]

Another recent vulnerability was found in the online Market system, which allowed installing software simply by clicking a malicious link. According to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Mahaffey, "When the malware gets on your phone it basically issues a blank check for additional apps to be downloaded"<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20040246-245.html]</ref>

Another recent vulnerability was found in the online Market system, which allowed installing software simply by clicking a malicious link. According to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Mahaffey, "When the malware gets on your phone it basically issues a blank check for additional apps to be downloaded"<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20040246-245.html]</ref>

==See Also==

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