Get a new phone? How to make sure you update and set it up correctly

If you unwrapped a new smartphone during the holidays, one of the first things you should do is make sure its software is up to date.
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Apple just dropped a secret iPhone anti‑scam weapon, here's how to turn it on

Apple has quietly turned the iPhone’s phone app into a frontline defense against scammers, building a new call screening ...

If You Have This iPhone Model, You Will No Longer Be Able To Run 1 Critical Update — And That’s A Big Problem

Many iPhone users are not happy that they can no longer put off doing the latest iOS update, in order to keep their iPhone ...

Your Windows PC needs this patch to ward off nasty bootkit malware - update now

The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.
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Microsoft Confirms Free Windows 10 Security Updates — How To Get Them

Windows users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

Apple security risk: Full list of iPhones and iPads affected

Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to keep your device safe, according to Apple.

Galaxy S25 Series Get the January 2026 Update with 55 Fixes

Samsung has released the first 2026 security update for the Galaxy S25 series with the January patch, including 55 ...