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iPhones running on iOS are much more secured than smartphones using the Android OS by Google”, said Lucas Hahn, an InvestorPlace contributor. Android phones running Google apps generally are cheaper and the apps developed by Google generally tracks user information in order to generate advertisement revenue. While Apple phones may be more expensive, they offer more security and privacy in return. In February 2016, Apple CEO Tim Cook rejected to comply with the court order to supply the US government (FBI) with custom firmware that would allow the FBI to hack the dead San Bermardino shooter’s iPhone.