Bosco Butter,
The android market place (The Play Store) is no more at risk than the apple app store. Every app in the play store is scanned and verified before being able to be downloaded. What causes viruses for android is when the "allow 3rd party apps to be installed" check box is enable, that problems can occur. You see android gives you the option to utilize apps,services, etc. outside the store. You can do so, but at at your own risk. It's actually incredibly hard to get a virus on a phone, but more often than not when it does occur it's user error. That is why the simplistic, locked in, user friendly iphone is the way to go if you don't have much understanding of modern technology. Don;t get my wrong it's not a bad device, but you can get the same power, with more features, for less money on a PREMIUM android. I emphasise premium because every android is different. That;s because there are several manufacturers and hundreds of models. Don't believe the hype about viruses on smartphones, people need to to be proactive not reactive.