TRY THIS NOW Quick
action: Open Privacy and Security in your phone settings and remove one
permission that an app no longer needs.
Many useful phone settings are easy to miss. A quick review
can improve privacy, reduce distractions, save battery power, and help you find
your device if it goes missing.
Here are seven settings worth checking on both Android
phones and iPhones.
1. App
permissions
Review which apps can use your camera, microphone, contacts,
photos, and location. Remove access when an app does not need it for its main
purpose. You can always allow it again later.
2.
Lock-screen security
Use a PIN, password, fingerprint, or face unlock. Avoid very
simple PINs such as 1234. Also check whether message previews reveal private
information while the phone is locked.
3.
Find-my-device features
Turn on the built-in feature that helps locate, lock, or
erase a missing phone. Make sure it is connected to an account you can access
from another device.
4.
Automatic updates
Enable automatic operating-system and app updates if they
suit your data plan. Updates often fix security problems and software bugs, so
delaying them for too long can create unnecessary risk.
5.
Emergency information
Many phones let you add emergency contacts or medical
details that can be viewed from the lock screen. Only include information you
are comfortable making available during an emergency.
6.
Notification controls
Constant alerts can be distracting. Turn off notifications
from apps that do not need your immediate attention. Keep important alerts,
such as banking or account-security notifications, enabled.
7.
Battery-saving features
Adaptive battery, low-power mode, and charging optimization
can help your battery last through the day and may reduce long-term wear. You
can usually find these options in the battery section of settings.
Phone menus vary by model, so the exact names may be
different. Spend ten minutes exploring these settings and choose what fits your
needs. A few thoughtful changes can make your phone safer and less stressful to
use.
Trusted
resources
·
Google:
Change App Permissions on Android
·
Apple:
Control Access to Information in Apps
Helpful
reminder: Menus and features can vary by device, software version, country, and
service provider. Use the official support page for your own product when steps
differ.
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