The holiday season brings great deals, gift-giving excitement, and a rush of online shopping—but it also brings a surge in online scams. Fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true “Black Friday deals” pop up everywhere this time of year, hoping to trick shoppers into giving away personal information or payment details. 

Keeping your phone’s software and apps up to date is one of the easiest ways to protect your personal information and improve performance. This guide walks you through how to turn on automatic updates on both Android and iPhone devices. Regular updates ensure your phone has the latest security patches, features, and fixes — giving you peace of mind and saving you time.