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Android Users Enjoy Far Fewer Scam Texts Than iPhone

10/31/2025

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A survey by Google and YouGov found that Android users receive significantly fewer scam texts than iPhone users.
The study surveyed over 5,000 smartphone users in the US, India, and Brazil, revealing that Android users were 58% more likely to report zero scam texts in the past week.
Among Pixel users, 96% reported no scam texts, while iPhone users were 65% more likely to receive three or more.
Android's multi-layered AI defenses provide superior protection compared to the limited protections of iOS.

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Story summary

A survey by Google and YouGov found that Android users receive significantly fewer scam texts than iPhone users.
The study surveyed over 5,000 smartphone users in the US, India, and Brazil, revealing that Android users were 58% more likely to report zero scam texts in the past week.
Among Pixel users, 96% reported no scam texts, while iPhone users were 65% more likely to receive three or more.
Android's multi-layered AI defenses provide superior protection compared to the limited protections of iOS.