“Either iOS is secure or it’s not” You must not be up on security, and that’s cool, we all have stuff to learn. So let’s define our terms a little bit. What is

“Either iOS is secure or it’s not” You must not be up on security, and that’s cool, we all have stuff to learn. So let’s define our terms a little bit. What is our walled garden and what does it bring to the table in terms of security? Off the top of my head I’m thinking we get more eyes during the review process, maybe some static/malware analysis, etc.. Another thing is the “soft controls”, not allowing certain classes of apps that Apple doesn’t feel “belong” in their garden. Well that’s a net security benefit too. Less apps, less possibility of exposure, more careful and selective choosing of apps allowed, you’re going to see less shady stuff and abuse. Compare the two app stores, it’s not even close. So the security benefits of a tight review/control process are pretty clear, and play out in the results of malware outbreaks between Google and Apples app stores. The question of trading freedom for security is another topic, one that cuts deep into the fabric of western society. Too deep for this convo!