You've probably seen that there is always a fight between android and ios users in terms of features and services. To be honest, It is hard to find which operating system is better because both operating systems have some pros and cons as we know nothing is perfect. But if we talk about security and privacy then ios has an upper edge over android. Let's find out why ios is much secure than android:

Applications security:

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People love the android open marketplace but, in terms of security, it is not secure. Because you can download the app from play store as well as from outside the play store which gives hackers a great possibility to deliver malware apps.

Whereas in Apple you can't download the app from outside the app store . Also, Apple keeps a check on every app and inspects them which reduces the chance to get malware in your phone.

If you choose the right app and only from the play store then the security will reach the ios level in terms of app downloads.

Security updates:

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Both Apple and Android provide constant security updates to their phones but, there is a problem that android users faces. Apple usually pushes the security updates to the ios devices for longer. The update cycle for ios devices is about 4-5 years.

In the case of android, it supports the large number of devices which makes it very difficult to push the security updates to all the devices with the same time and frequency. Thus it decreases the security level in some android devices.

Thus Apple users enjoy the same level of security in their new and older devices without any fear for a longer period.

External Storage:

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Apple doesn't support any external storage like USB's, memory cards, etc. Some Android devices still support external storage in their devices which makes possible for the devices to get infected by malicious files from the unknown sources. This approach of apple eliminates the possibility to get infected by any virus from external environments.

If you want to be prevented from viruses that come from external storages then use them carefully

Many people don't care about any security or privacy in their phones. They just want to enjoy their phones with all the modifications and flexibilities. But, many people also use their phones for business purposes and we know that cyber crimes are increasing day by day. If you want the security of their device and data in check then keep in mind all the points mentioned above.

For more information on mobile security read this article:https://blog.rsisecurity.com/importance-of-mobile-security/