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iPhone vs Android: which is safer? A closer look at security features

Android and iOS both offer a range of smartphone security functions, but differ sharply in how broadly they allow third-party apps, how they respond to theft and how they approach privacy. Both support two-factor authentication and built-in password managers. Apple relies on App Store review and malware detection, while Android uses Google Play Protect and permits sideloading, which can raise risk. Experts say security depends less on the operating system than on which protections users enable.