I've been seeing a lot of buzz about Android security lately.

As an Android user, this just supports the feelings I had about the issues I've held personally on the whole matter.

The first red flag for me was the access warnings I was given for many applications which felt shady. Even certain apps from well known providers made me feel uneasy. A certain right wing US news app (the selection of news apps is weak) wanted an intrusive level of permissions. A wine lovers app on which came courtesy of Samsung on my Galaxy S also wanted a bizarre level of access to my location, contacts, etc.

This doesn't give me any real confidence in the market place. People get frustrated with Apple being the gate keeper at the App Store, but this model definitely has its benefits.

Another indicator of bad vibes is the proliferation of mobile ads for Android Anti virus software you can install. A couple years ago the iPhone demonstrated how it can really provide a streamlined, trouble free, and productive computing environment. I was then a Windows XP/Vista user on the desktop, and this became extremely appealing to me that grabbed a iPhone 3GS immediately when my carrier (Bell Aliant) offered it.

Almost a year later, the Samsung Galaxy S wooed me in on launch day. I'm just not sure if the amazing "world's best mobile screen" and Google's Voice Actions will be enough to keep me on the platform next time I upgrade hardware.