iOS malware up ∞% since January 2011

[kartu]

Originally Posted by Razi

Don't we all love all bad news about Apple products on this site! Interestingly I can't seem to find anything about the vanishing disk space on the new Samsung Galaxy whatever with Android Icecream Sandwich!

Mm, I've mentioned the fact that Samsung has shamelessly stolen this "brilliant idea", to segregate customers and artificially decay product by removing memory expansion slot, from Apple, several times. (being able to simply connect to PC and use it as an USB drive somewhat softens the problem). Not sure about "whatever" version though, 7" did have it, 10.1" does NOT have it. For 10.1" you can buy overpriced accessory (in my books, plastic plug with 0 electronics for 25€ qualifies as such) that allows you to use it as USB host/plug SD card, but it's very clumsy. I hate it for that, but my kid loves it. There wasn't much of a choice when I bought it anyway.

[RainingLemur]

Originally Posted by JoeD

Let em, a good idea remains a good idea

Well, while this is true... Instead of it being a case of "Oh, they realized that this is a good thing, so they implemented it, too," it would wind up as another flame-war of "Oh looks like Apple is stealing something else that Android has had for years, what else are they going to copy and claim they 'innovated' next time?"

But, I do agree that it would be nice to see just what permissions an app would require, regardless of platform.

[Andrew H.]

Originally Posted by PKFFW

On a general level that may be true. On an individual level it is incorrect.

If one has the ability to ensure each app installed is completely secure then one can have the freedom to install any app they choose without any increased security risk.

I don't really disagree with that - with few exceptions, malware always affects the least sophisticated users. However, put another way, that means that the majority of users are at risk from malware.

[PKFFW]

Originally Posted by Andrew H.

I don't really disagree with that - with few exceptions, malware always affects the least sophisticated users. However, put another way, that means that the majority of users are at risk from malware.

Indeed it does, which is why I said "on a general level" your statement regarding security/freedom is accurate.