3 6 Ke·2025-10-31 23:32Core Insights - Google, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a survey comparing the SMS scam protection capabilities of Android and iOS systems, revealing that Android significantly outperforms iPhone in this regard [1][2]. Group 1: Survey Findings - Android users reported a 58% higher likelihood of not receiving any scam messages in the past week compared to iOS users [1]. - iOS users are 65% more likely to receive three or more scam messages weekly than Android users [1]. - The proportion of Android users who consider their device's scam protection "very effective" or "extremely effective" is 20% higher than that of iOS users [2]. Group 2: Device-Specific Insights - Google Pixel users have a 96% higher chance of not receiving any scam messages compared to iPhone users [2]. - In a comparison of four devices, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scored the highest in scam protection capabilities with 31 points, while the iPhone 17 Pro scored the lowest at 23.25 points [4]. Group 3: Technical Analysis - The AI-driven scam protection of Android covers all nine dimensions of protection, while iOS only covers two [3]. - The communication design differences between iOS and Android contribute to the disparity in scam message reception, with iOS's iMessage being a significant target for scammers [10]. - Android's open system allows for deeper collaboration with telecom operators to intercept suspicious messages before they reach users, unlike iOS [10]. Group 4: AI and Protection Mechanisms - Android's localized AI has improved scam detection capabilities, utilizing both "smart cloud interception" and "local interception" modes, which outperform iOS's CoreML model that has limited training data [11]. - The report emphasizes that the technical foundation of Android's scam protection leads to fewer scam encounters for its users compared to iOS users, who are more frequently targeted by scammers [11].