Apple Inc. (AAPL), Research In Motion Ltd (BBRY) Harmed By This

Perhaps Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) itself will pursue some kind of solution in future updates to Android. Chris DiBona, a Google engineer, discussed the topic in a blog post on his Google+ account. DiBona argues that security concerns for mobile operating systems are largely overblown, and that the companies offering security software are charlatans.

“Yes, virus companies are playing on your fears to try to sell you bs protection software for Android, RIM and iOS. They are charlatans and scammers. If you work for a company selling virus protection for android, rim or iOS you should be ashamed of yourself.”

Clearly, Google is aware of the security criticisms Android faces.

Will Android dominate the business market?

The business world has long been Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)’s stronghold, and if the company is going to remain relevant, it will need to continue to dominate that market. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) doesn’t need business users, but enterprise adoption of iOS has long been seen as a potential growth area for the company.

For the most part, Android has been written off as a player in the business world — that is, until now. With Samsung demonstrating that it can be done, other Android makers will likely follow with their own versions of KNOX.

Android dominates the global consumer base — will that dominance soon extend to business users? Only time will tell, but it certainly seems possible.

The article Apple, BlackBerry Hurt by Samsung’s Debunking of Android Myth originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Salvatore “Sam” Mattera.

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