Android Nougat vs iOS 10: Which is more secure?
Aside from their mobile devices, Apple and Google are also competing against each other in producing the most intuitive, reliable, and secured mobile operating system on the market. Both tech companies have already released the iOS 10 and Android 7 Nougat update respectively.
Google started rolling out the latest Android OS in August for selected Nexus and Pixel smartphone owners via the over-the-air update. But, it was only this October that the search giant allowed other devices to install the update. Meanwhile, Apple released the iOS 10 along with the launch of its latest handsets, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The new smartphone, which has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from O2 users, featured the latest iOS as one of its unique features.
Aside from their intuitive features, the new iOS and Android are both being tested for security. Data breaches and digital crimes remain some of the common issues that plague the mobile tech industry. So, it makes us wonder whether Apple and Google were able to address security and privacy in their latest mobile OS. Read on below to find out our findings.
Android N
Before Google even launched the new Android, the company already announced that it will strengthen the security core of its upcoming mobile system. “Android N is introducing a new feature “Direct Boot” and a file based encryption mechanism that improves usability while maintaining encryption of user data,” based on the company’s official blog post. “We’re constantly making improvements to how we identify and protect users from potentially harmful apps.” Here are some of the new and improved security features of Nougat:- Always on VPN for secure data transmission
- Passcode enforcement options on individual work apps
- More granular policies and app permission management
- QR code provisioning to save time and money on device deployments