Not that long ago the FBI asked Apple to create software to unlock a criminal\u2019s iPhone. Apple refused to help them. One of the reasons cited was that if Apple complied, the \u201cbackdoor\u201d would not only weaken our personal right to privacy, but the security of our devices as well. What if a hacker was able to access that software? Apple instead decided to further strengthen the security of their products through increased encryption. This instance certainly shows that Apple cares about security and privacy \u2014 but it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that their devices are safer to use than Android devices.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s true that Android\u2019s open platform makes it slightly more vulnerable to hackers and malware. This allows more dangerous apps to exist, or hackers to gain access to your phone through popular apps. However, this isn\u2019t an Android-exclusive issue. Recently, malicious companies have been tricking social media users into downloading their apps from a link, instead of from Apple\u2019s app store. iPhones are also susceptible to malicious links sent by text message or a multimedia message, which is another issue that has plagued Android phones. Luckily, Google and Apple are extremely concerned about security, and will take care of any security threats quickly. If you download all of your apps from the Play store or Apple\u2019s app store, you will greatly reduce your risk of a security threat to your device.<\/p>\n