COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF METADATA IN IMAGE AND VIDEO FILES CAPTURED BY IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES
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https://doi.org/10.35631/JISTM.1142025Keywords:
Digital Forensics, Image and Video Files, iOS and Android Comparison, Metadata Analysis, Mobile Device ForensicsAbstract
embedded in image and video files, focusing on the differences between iOS and Android platforms across various file formats. Metadata was extracted using three specialized tools: Metadata2go, ExifMeta, and ExifInfo. The research involved systematically retrieving files from both platforms, organizing them by format and operating system and conducting a comparative evaluation. Eight key metadata attributes were analyzed: device make, model, software version, timestamp, geographic coordinates (longitude and latitude), color space and lens model. Results indicate that iOS devices consistently retain more detailed and structured metadata than Android devices, reflecting architectural differences in metadata handling. This study underscores the critical role of metadata in digital forensics and information management.
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