Security experts say the security methodologies of the iPhone and Android mobile operating systems are different but comparable.

"The main difference is that Apple must approve all apps distributed via the Apps Store, which is the only way to get apps on the iPhone unless it is jailbroken so it can run whatever software an owner wants," writes CNET News' Elinor Mills. "Android apps are not vetted by Google or anyone prior to distribution."

"Another big difference is that the Android user is informed about what data and resources an app will have access to and user permission is required before the app can be installed," Mills writes. "Meanwhile, iPhone apps are all given the same limited default data and resource access, except for location-based information that requires special permission from the user."

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