Devices based on Android L will be protected from the NSA to enhance privacy

The next version of the Android operating system from Google, known as Android L, will automatically encrypt user data out of the box, making it more difficult for law enforcement and security services in order to obtain your personal information. Future update - the first time that encryption is enabled out of the box for all users.


The official presentation of the search giant a major upgrade to proprietary mobile operating system, followed by the presentation directly from Apple. Both products in one voice say that no one has access to your personal information - in the case of Google's Android, and from Apple, respectively, in the case of iOS and even OS X. Both companies are feeling the pressure of the public in an era of heightened surveillance NSA and presentation of Google will help it to distance itself from the government's espionage - a step that can help further enhance Android adoption in government and corporate segments.

It also becomes an interesting situation is different. Due to the fact that releases software updates Google gradually brings to users of the operating system Android, can be occupied for a while for older mobile devices, therefore, will benefit from encryption. New smartphones and tablets, according to rumors, Motorola Nexus X (Nexus 6) and HTC Nexus 9 should have preinstalled Android L, so these devices encryption is completely automatic.