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Security on most mobile devices other than those by Apple is a joke. I understand wanting features that aren’t there, but for me these things are very small and

Security on most mobile devices other than those by Apple is a joke. I understand wanting features that aren’t there, but for me these things are very small and easy to work around relative to the benefits iOS provides: namely that the software is generally advanced and high quality.

drdaeman 9y ago
So is security on Apple devices, e.g. just recent https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/3/21/17147572/apple-siri-reads-iphone-lock-screen-notifications https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/3/21/17147572/a... Remembering that macOS bug with empty password root access, I'd say that Apple security QC had degraded a lot.
- el_cid 9y ago
  There are blunders - but the difference is that there is a lot of scrutiny on iOS and macOS compared to other more niche options. But I guess security through obscurity is not too bad. Apple did benefit from it for many years.
- iaml 9y ago
  Indeed they have. Apple also agreed there is a problem, and they are apparently trying to fix it. Better answer to the problem than I expected, honestly.
- omarforgotpwd 9y ago
  True, those bugs are worrying. But I still feel iOS and macOS are the most secure choice because: 1. This incredibly obscure bug (in the sense that I'm surprised someone was able to find this) was found relatively quickly 2. After it was found a fix was developed and tested quickly 3. Once that fix passed QA my devices received a software update over the air and the problem was solved. One of the big problem with other mobile OSs is that the OS updates are often going through the carrier or device manufacturer and it takes time or you don't get it at all. I don't expect a device that's perfectly secure. I'm sure there are hundreds if not thousands of undiscovered vulnerabilities on the device I'm using to type this to you right now. But that's not the whole picture on security.

drdaeman 9y ago

So is security on Apple devices, e.g. just recent https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/3/21/17147572/apple-siri-reads-iphone-lock-screen-notifications https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/3/21/17147572/a... Remembering that macOS bug with empty password root access, I'd say that Apple security QC had degraded a lot.

el_cid 9y ago
There are blunders - but the difference is that there is a lot of scrutiny on iOS and macOS compared to other more niche options. But I guess security through obscurity is not too bad. Apple did benefit from it for many years.
iaml 9y ago
Indeed they have. Apple also agreed there is a problem, and they are apparently trying to fix it. Better answer to the problem than I expected, honestly.
omarforgotpwd 9y ago
True, those bugs are worrying. But I still feel iOS and macOS are the most secure choice because: 1. This incredibly obscure bug (in the sense that I'm surprised someone was able to find this) was found relatively quickly 2. After it was found a fix was developed and tested quickly 3. Once that fix passed QA my devices received a software update over the air and the problem was solved. One of the big problem with other mobile OSs is that the OS updates are often going through the carrier or device manufacturer and it takes time or you don't get it at all. I don't expect a device that's perfectly secure. I'm sure there are hundreds if not thousands of undiscovered vulnerabilities on the device I'm using to type this to you right now. But that's not the whole picture on security.