Installing New Android Apps? Stay safe. » Google Play News

The Android operating system has become an industry leader among the various operating systems out there today. One of the main reasons for this popularity is the large number of free apps that are available in the Google Play Store. These free apps have given hackers an opportunity to plant various viruses and Malware for their benefit. Many android users are scared of these hackers and hence do not experience the many exciting free apps available in the app market.

Well, here are a few tips on how you can differentiate between the safe applications and the unsafe ones.

1. USER REVIEWS

The best way in which you can determine the genuineness of an application is by going through the reviews of the users. There are a lot of users who would have used these applications and would have submitted their views. Based on these reviews you could easily determine whether an application is worth downloading or not.

2. PERMISSION ALERTS

You should also check permission alerts before installing any applications on to your smart phone. There are a lot of scammers who take advantage of this to gain access to your private information and secure data.

3. GOOGLE SEARCH

You should also read up on the applications with Google so that you can see whether the application is worth it or not. You should be able to find any details on scams or viruses if you perform this easy search online.

If you follow the above steps, you will most surely be able to protect yourself from scammers while still being able to enjoy the large number of apps available on the Play Store.