Apple Boss Mentions 47 Times More Malware On Android Than IOS

CEO Apple Tim Cook (dok. Apple)

JAKARTA - Apple CEO Tim Cook claims that Android has 47 times more malware than iOS. In fact, he also said that the mobile application on the Android system overrides the best interests of users.

In this case Cook explains why there is a difference between iOS and Android in this regard. Because according to him, the App Store is safer in reviewing developers who want to place their applications in the online store.

“Because we have designed iOS in such a way that there is one App Store‌ and all apps are reviewed before they enter the store,” Cook said as quoted by Wccftech.

The meaning of Cook's statement, it is possible that Android users can easily install applications from third parties other than the Play Store. That way, users also don't know whether the application is safe or not.

"It keeps a lot of this malware out of our ecosystem," said Cook.

Meanwhile, iOS users are only permitted by Apple to install applications available on the App Store. Not only mentioning the problem of malware on Android, Cook also discussed Apple's focus on privacy and even mentioned its predecessor, the late Steve Jobs.

"And we've focused on privacy for decades. Steve used to say privacy was stating in plain language what people signed up for and got their permission for. And that permission had to be asked over and over again. We've always tried to keep it that way," Cook said. .

"Customers have been telling us constantly how much they value that. So we'll stand up for users in the discussion and we'll see where it goes. I'm optimistic, I think most people who look at security know that security is a major risk."

Third Party Developer Policy

According to Cook, the current Digital Markets Act (DMA) language, if you force sideloading on the iPhone, it will destroy smartphone security and many App Store privacy initiatives. DMA is a proposed European law, which aims to prevent big tech companies from monopolizing their position in the market.

DMA focuses on companies with large customer bases—such as Apple, Google, and Amazon—that want to open up their platforms to competitors. "This will force tech giants to allow users to install software outside of app stores," he said.

The proposed law also aims to establish a fairer business environment for companies and individuals who rely on online platforms, as well as a big gatekeeper to offer their services in a single market.

"When I look at the technology regulations that are being discussed, I think there are parts that are good, and then I think there are parts that are not in the best interests of users," Tim Cook said in the interview.