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@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ iOS is a closed-source OS, but it's based on the open-source [XNU kernel](https:
It's important to note that being open source [doesn't inherently make software secure](https://seirdy.one/posts/2022/02/02/floss-security), but it can be helpful for anyone wanting to audit the code.
I'd like to see Apple release its entire operating system as open source in order to foster a spirit of openness and allow for [reproducible builds](https://reproducible-builds.org), allowing third parties to verify that the downloaded binaries match the released source code. As of now, that's impossible thanks to iOS's closed nature. A fully open-source iOS would also be the first step in third-party operating system support on the platform.
I'd like to see Apple release the source code of its entire OS in order to foster a spirit of openness and enable [reproducible builds](https://reproducible-builds.org). The latter would allow third parties to verify that the downloaded binaries match the released source code. Currently, that's impossible due to iOS's closed nature. Furthermore, a fully open-source iOS would also be the first step in third-party OS support on the platform.
### Android