Android, the most popular mobile operating system in the world has long been criticized for its low security. However, this may be about to change as that Google will aim to enhance Android's security features with the next update. Next build of Android will focus on making the mobile OS more enterprise-friendly.
Among the new features of the update, code-named 'L Release', will be the ability to remotely delete the portions that store corporate data, without affecting personal information. Google also said to be liaising with US-based chipmakers and device makers to enable Android to store sensitive data, such as passwords, on the chip itself. This way, crucial information will not be accessible to hackers. Google is also planning to make data encryption stronger.
Google also has considered a separate approval process for enterprise applications to make sure they are safe and a way for companies to offer certain apps on the Google Play app store but make them available only to their employees' Android devices. Google may finally have set its sights on enterprise segment after conquering the consumer segment. Most organizations prefer Apple's iOS operating system, which powers iPhones and iPads, over Android as it lacks the necessary security features.
