cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/198544

While it has been argued that the choice of smartphone architecture might protect user privacy, no clear winner between iOS and Android emerges from our analysis.

    • AgreeableLandscape
      10·
      3 years ago

      Android, especially AOSP ROMs, can be rooted, at which point it will let you configure the HOSTS file to sinkhole tracking domains. iOS can’t do that, the best you can do is use a VPN or DNS server that blocks trackers.

      Also, iOS has no equivalent to F-Droid and other FLOSS app store alternatives.

    • greensand
      5·
      3 years ago

      Yes, Google and Apple each have their own preferences in breaching the user’s privacy. Like, Google loves targeted ads while Apple wishes to know your location whenever

    • isleofmist
      61·
      3 years ago

      The apps are not the main privacy issue, the OS is.