Many of the gadgets we use that have an operating system have a way to enable automatic updates. These update their software so you're always on the latest version, enjoying the latest features, ...

If you disabled automatic updates to prevent the Google Play Store from pushing you a botched Android Auto release, this is probably a good time to re-enable them. Google has just confirmed that it ...

Apple really wants you to enable automatic updates for your iPhone. So much so that they’re employing a sketchy dark pattern in the iOS 26.2 update to trick you into turning it on. If you have ...

Enable auto-update for your operating systems on your smartphone, tablet, and any computers you use. NOTE: Faculty/Staff BCCR computers are set to auto-update by default.

After installing iOS 26.2, you can miss an important change if you tap through the setup screens too quickly. The update can enable automatic software updates without clearly asking you. During the ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Apple just released iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 ...