Both Google and Apple need to improve their internal error tracking capabilities to protect their users’ information and devices, according to recent reports from several industry experts.

While cybercriminals appear to have mastered malware targeting both consumer and business computers, their attention has shifted to the growing mobile client base. As products like Apple’s iPhone and Android-based smartphones become increasingly popular, it’s imperative that development teams put bug tracking at the top of their priority list.

For Apple, a bug in its iOS caused many people to fall asleep on New Year’s Day. An issue with the rollover affected those using one-time alarm clock features, while iPhone customers using recurring alarm clock settings did not experience the issue. Older versions of the iPhone were not affected by the bug; however, iOS 4.1 and 4.2.1 users who relied on their alarm did not wake up correctly.

In the past, Apple has experienced issues with its alarm clock settings during daylight saving time in the United States. However, recurring alarm settings were the problem at the time. The company has remained quiet as usual, likely choosing to respond by assigning bug tracking teams to the issue rather than publicly discussing the flaw.

For Android, its possible problems come from the outside. According to various sources, Geinimi, a Trojan designed to steal information from Android users, has become a problem for many users. Internally, there isn’t much the company can do to counter the effects of the strain, as it comes from a deceptive app designed to trick users into downloading it. However, Android can help protect its users by improving the security of its system by ensuring that its project and solution tracking teams take bug tracking and other defense mechanisms into account when developing new iterations of Android.

With smartphone use booming in the United States and in most parts of the world, cybercriminals will likely stop at nothing to profit fully from exploiting security flaws in other popular devices and services, such as routers. wireless Internet and SaaS applications.

Both Google’s Android workers and Apple’s iOS team are expected to release new versions of their mobile operating systems in 2011, and users want to be protected. However, it is imperative that customers of major brand smartphones understand their own responsibilities in terms of self-defense.