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iPhones still lack a way to disable 2G
Original: My iPhone still can’t turn off 2G, and it’s the Android feature I envy most
Apple's iPhones still offer no option to switch off 2G connectivity, a feature Android devices have offered for years. Disabling 2G is seen as a security measure, since the ageing network standard is vulnerable to stingray surveillance attacks and downgrade attacks. The comparison has renewed debate about why Apple has not matched Google's Pixel, which added a 2G toggle in Android 12, leaving iPhone users without the same control over their device's radio connections.
Why now: Ongoing discussion of mobile security gaps and iPhone versus Android feature comparisons
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