May 11th, 2010 by lhaasAndroid forensics article in DFI News™:
Introduction
Android, Google’s mobile device platform, is growing quickly in its share of the smart phone market share. For the period ending February 2010, Android grew 5.2% and now has a 9% share of the smart phone market. In October 2009, a report released by Gartner predicted that by 2012, Android will be the second largest smart phone provider (totaling 94.5 million units sold), second only to RIM.And you will not only find Android in smart phones but in tablets, e-readers, net books, home appliances, and more. The first Android device was released in October 2008 and currently there are about 35 smart phones available on the market. There are also 6 tablets, 3 e-book readers, and one net book. In 2010, a large number of new devices will be released, including 20+ smart phones, 23 tablets, 2 e-books, and 4 net books. Clearly, forensic examiners need to prepare for Android devices now. Already, we receive weekly calls from law enforcement agencies seeking assistance on Android devices.
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