CHAPTER 2Android Security
Android is a relatively new mobile platform created by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. It is based on a Linux kernel and is typically programmed with the Java language. Android provides a substantial set of abstractions for developers, including ones for user interfaces, application life cycle, various application types, efficient IPC mechanisms, and permissions. The platform also provides key system applications such as the Dialer, Contact Manager, and Home screen, as well as development and debugging tools for integration with Eclipse. All of this is provided on top of a traditional Linux security model, which ...
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