AT&T to force Antivirus on all google phones (1 Viewer)

[Sam Posten]

Derp.http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/7/5076614/att-will-include-lookout-security-software-on-android-devices

 

[schan1269]

While this isn't a "non-story"...

At least it is Lookout. My phone has the option to completely unload Lookout for something else...as long as that something else is already loaded.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Your title is a little misleading, Sam. From the article:

"We've reached out to Lookout for details on whether the app will be removable on AT&T hardware once the deal takes effect."

So, it is unknown yet if anti-virus is being "forced" on all Android phones by AT&T.

FWIW, I do run AVG on my Droid Razr.

 

[Hanson]

I would totally run an anti-virus program on my Android phone... IF I LIVED IN CHINA.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

I would totally run an anti-virus program on my Android phone... IF I LIVED IN CHINA.

AVG doesn't really impact the phone's performance. It scans new applications and updates as they are installed. Better safe than sorry, IMO. AVG is free, btw.