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 ...
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Experts Recommend You Update Your Android Phone ASAP - Here's Why

Google's December 2025 security update patched 107 vulnerabilities for Android devices. For a complete catalog of all the issues, you can refer to the update notes hosted on the the Android Security ...
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Google just fixed 84 Android security flaws including two actively exploited zero-days — update your phone right now

If you’ve been putting off updating your Android phone, now is the time to do so as Google has released its September 2025 security update which fixes 84 vulnerabilities—including two actively ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...