News Analysis: Google’s Android platform is a relatively secure operating system. It has a number of features that make it a fine alternative to the iPhone. But it’s important for users to understand just how Google built security into the mobile operating system.

The debate over which mobile platform—iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile or BlackBerry—is best might rage for hours. Everything is subjective. But it’s security that may matter most when considering a mobile phone.

Let’s take a look at why it’s so secure.

1. Open source

2. Multiprocess software

3. Say hello to Linux

4. Access restrictions

5. Sign this, please

6. The Google element

7. It enlists users’ help

8. Asking for permission

9. Media holes

10. Google gets the Web

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