But Android-based smartphones will be exempted from the ban. Read more at straitstimes.com.
  • Lysergid@lemmy.ml
    216·
    5 months ago

    Lol. Android phones definitely have no security concerns. Any internet/Bluetooth capable device can be potentially compromised. Just use Nokia 3310

    • bitfucker@programming.dev
      8·
      5 months ago

      Korea has the capabilities to make an android phone (Samsung). I’m pretty sure they can make Android with vetted source code and hardware. iPhone is just trust me bro™

      • Lysergid@lemmy.ml
        24·
        5 months ago

        Any software is “trust me bro” or you personally read through all source code of all software you are using? Question is can you make accountable bunch of folks from github or legal entity?

        • bitfucker@programming.dev
          51·
          5 months ago

          No, I do not since I am an individual which has no need for such high security/trust. A military of a certain nation certainly could (and probably should tbh). But I could if I wanted to, and I can’t say the same for iOS. The difference with open source is that I can choose if I trust them or see it for myself instead.

        • istanbullu@lemmy.ml
          3·
          5 months ago

          Korea can ask Samsung, a local company, to make a secure phone. No need to open the doors to American spies.

    • istanbullu@lemmy.ml
      51·
      5 months ago

      Android can be modified to be more secure. You can’t do that with Apple stuff.