Are Apple iPhones safer than Android smartphones? (The 3:59, Ep. 370)

Are Android smartphones as safe as iPhones? (The 3:59, Ep. 370)

Google beefs up its security for smartphones, the US levels sanctions against Russia, and the internet of things still scares us.

On this podcast, we talk about:

Google making the case for Android security.
The US launching sanctions against Russia for cyberattacks related to the elections and NotPetya.
Intel's fix for Spectre and Meltdown.
Why older internet of things devices are the ones to look out for.

The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder.

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Are Android smartphones as safe as iPhones? (The 3:59, Ep. 370)