Apps on your phone, tablet, or computer need regular updates to patch security holes and fix bugs that hackers can exploit. When you skip updates, you leave your device vulnerable to theft of passwords, financial information, and personal data. This category covers why updates matter, how to set them up so they happen automatically, and what to do when an app stops working or won't update.
You'll learn how to check which apps are out of date, whether you should update when ready or wait for others to test new versions first, and how to troubleshoot when updates fail. We also explain what to do if an app becomes incompatible with your device, and how to decide whether to keep using an older version or switch to something else.