While a speedy turnaround is possible on Apple, Apple's process can take up to two weeks. Similar security features are available on both platforms, but Android makers tend to want to be first with a feature, while Apple usually wants to be the best. That's the case with facial recognition.

Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Apple / Google If you need a new phone and don't care that much about whether it runs iOS or Android, there are a couple of solid options for you right now. That's because the base version of the iPhone 17 comes with 256GB of storage (which is still on the light side),

Many people ask if iPhone or Android is safer for personal data. Experts explain why phone security matters today. Android is more open and often attacked, while iPhone has stronger safety features like app checks and Face ID.

Following Android's terrible news week, the iPhone 17 launch was a breath of fresh air. But are you tempted to ditch Android?