Interesting; sounds like Google is being proactive and removing actual malware - malware that the author specifically developed and rolled-out for that purpose.
Two applications - where the author openly stated they were malware proof-of-concept for Android and the iPhone - out of tens of thousands.
Personally, I wouldn’t be upset about Apple or Microsoft doing this; it’s what malware software does, if it’s decent software (meaning can actually remove, rather than just prevent installation).
An interesting question: what about those with jailbroken iPhones who have the malware still installed? I wonder if they are still being infected by this application?
Good question... I have no problem with remote removal of apps... remote instal is another thing. I also would worry about "man-in-the-middle" attacks, especially on Android and jailbroken iPhones, where apps are not required to be signed.