A study conducted by the Beyond Identity firm says that one in four Android users are considering abandoning the operating system for Apple.
That today Android and iOS share the entire cake of mobile operating systems is something that surprises no one. The rivalry between the two platforms is historic, with admirers and detractors on both sides of the spectrum. Industry voices speak for one and countless for another. One of the last to do so was Google, which at the time unveiled 10 reasons not to abandon Android.
However, like reports This one is posted by StockApps show that Android has lost market share in the last 5 years. Its sales are stagnating, while iOS sales are steadily increasing. And why is it? Well, according to one Research conducted by Beyond IdentityApparently one of the main reasons is safety.
Information provided by research
One in four Android users are considering giving it up for iOS
The Beyond Identity report is based on a survey conducted among over a thousand participants and brings to the table Several interesting keys:
- Users of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra realize that their terminals have better security measures.
- 75% of Apple users and 55% of Android users were able to completely recover lost data.
- Among Android users considering switching to Apple, 49% would do so because they think the Cupertino-based company can do a better job with security.
- Of that 49%, one in four users (25%) are seriously considering ditching Android for Apple.
We start from that foundation Absolute computer security does not exist; Any product is susceptible to being exploited with malicious intent. What’s more, more than 1,800 insecure apps have been detected on iOS and Android recently. It’s true that reports about Android’s alleged weak security make a lot of noise, but Apple isn’t immune to attacks either.
That said, we return to the study in question. According to Beyond Identity, the iPhone 13 Max users have Chances are more than doubled It can be said that your device is the safest to use them. Continuing with iOS, 76% of users feel safe using the platform, compared to 74% of Android users.
The study also noted, according to respondents, iOS users They seem to be more aware of the security measures they need to take. This is because most of the respondents use a 6-digit unlock pin code, FaceID and generally have the device identification feature enabled.
Be that as it may, it is said What’s New in iOS 16Especially those oriented to security and protection against spyware, Explain that one in four Android users are thinking of leaving To see how green the hills are in Cupertino.
Why do users leave Android? (opinions are there)
We do not doubt the veracity of the information obtained, nor the methods used. however, Asking just over a thousand users is not a large enough sample How is the mobile pulse now? I’m not going to venture to give adequate numbers, but I have a feeling that the control group is somewhat scarce.
On the other hand, there is talk of iOS users using more features aimed at protecting their data and devices. Perhaps it would be better to mention that Apple practically forces you to use these functions During the first configuration of an iPhone, the options to bypass them are rarely visible As for how good or bad this practice is, I’m not going to judge anything, but it’s true that it doesn’t make an average user more aware of their own security.
However, it is time for some self-criticism. There is one thing that Apple does very well with its devices and that is Optimize your operating system on the machine it runs on. An iPhone 7 is capable of running iOS 15 almost as well as an iPhone 13, although the battery suffers more. When you have an operating system made by the same company that developed the hardware, it’s easy to get
And after optimization, comes this other point: Delightful division of Android. Thanks to Apple hardware and software development, the latest versions of iOS are always present on a high percentage of devices compared to the low penetration of the latest versions of Android; According to the latest fragmentation data, 1 in 8 devices are running Android 12.
Android 12 has a very low penetration rate today
Voices within the Android industry have long demanded You have to stop fragmentation somehow. It has long been endemic to the system and compromised important aspects such as security. But while the core of an operating system is countless manufacturers release their own custom versions and update them when they see fit (Instead follow the Google cycle and run pure Android)… there we have a problem. And no, Google isn’t going to pull Android licenses from other manufacturers just to stay in power of the operating system, their market share will then collapse like a house of cards.
Yes, an iPhone can be much more expensive than an Android, especially if we compare it with mid-range terminals (although the price of the top of the range on both sides of the spectrum does not stop rising), but from the outside I have the feeling that Apple users have They feel less need to change terminals Often, that is from the Android side.
In Cupertino they know very well how to give ideas on their phones Anyone who buys them will last a few years. They don’t mention the terminal and system update consequences for the user (that would shoot themselves in the foot), but they have everything tied up in that marketing department. It is true that Android has greatly improved the making of long-lasting phones and there is no need to change terminals every year, but You cannot express the same feelings.
I think study Failed to provide reason details Why a quarter of surveyed users want to change their operating system. Security is a very important aspect, but the optimization of iOS, minimizing fragmentation and ensuring regular support for more than five years are probably even stronger reasons.
Don’t get me wrong, please. I love Android, I’ve been using it for years and I’m a staunch supporter of free software and open source. even in time I find Ubuntu Phones very exciting, but the flaws in our preferred system are those and cannot be ignored I don’t know what steps can be taken to correct them, but we should start thinking about it.
