T-Mobile acknowledges Android is threatened by malware, to preload devices with security app

6. richardyarrell2011 (banned) posted on 25 Oct 2012, 07:21 1 0

I'm a big fan of Tmobile probably always will be but this isn't needed especially on ice cream sandwich or jellybean devices. Google is already taking care of this with it's operating system in general. Lookout is great for finding your device if lost but not malware antivirus wise. That application will be always running in the background which will effect battery life which is not needed period. Maybe people who are new to android might need help on this issue us old timers with android already know what to do. I have never ran any antivirus applications on any android devices ever.

14. archangel9 posted on 27 Oct 2012, 10:31 0 0

I run mines anyway in the background but like you Rick I never needed it on none of my previous Android phones.I use the one Tmo has but Google has that covered so no worries here

7. -box- posted on 25 Oct 2012, 08:19 0 0

Good move by T-Mobile. My HTC Sensation came pre-loaded with Lookout's security and tracking suite, and while I never lost the phone, it was a very comforting inclusion out of the box, since it is a good app and not much of a battery hog. In contrast, a computer a friend of mine bought came pre-loaded with Norton/Symantec's anti-malware programs, and they were 1) awful 2) resource hogs 3) acted like viruses themselves, 4) not fully uninstallable without going to a hard-to-find portion of their website to download a program to uninstall the final pieces of the program. Ridiculous. Never use Norton's stuff, they've been behind the times since the late 90's

5. pookiewood posted on 25 Oct 2012, 07:14 1 2

You forgot Windows Phone. ;)

12. The.Dark.Knight.Rises posted on 25 Oct 2012, 13:26 0 1

WP is secure? I doubt it

15. pookiewood posted on 28 Oct 2012, 08:13 0 0

There is no reason to doubt, it IS secure. Why do yall insist on equating the name Microsoft with viruses? Viruses for windows phone and iOS are closer to zero than Android. I haven't read of any virus or malware for Windows Phone. IOS had 1 incident I can remember. Android? Yeah......

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9. darkkjedii posted on 25 Oct 2012, 09:03 2 0

Agreed

10. eDiesel posted on 25 Oct 2012, 09:47 3 0

Great. I have no antivirus and no malware. Best of all... no itunes

11. Lboogey6 posted on 25 Oct 2012, 10:08 0 0

Pretty awesome actually freedom is nice can cone with a price but you have options you want black markets its your choice others stay safe. How you like not have an opinion

16. pookiewood posted on 28 Oct 2012, 08:15 1 0

I do have an opinion. ;)

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17. Lboogey6 posted on 28 Oct 2012, 21:52 0 0

touche lol option

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