If your child has a new smartphone, here is how you can keep them safe.
You may have concerns about what they can access or if they could end up being cyberbullied.
Then there are online scams youngsters need to be aware of and games with in-app payments that could land parents with hefty bills.
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But there’s help out there. Uswitch, a price comparison service and switching website, has a definitive guide with useful tips for mums and dads.
Rehan Ali, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, said: “Millions of parents will be giving the latest gadgets to their children this Christmas, and it’s important to know the risks that come with them – especially smartphones.
“If you’re worried about the content your child may be accessing on their device or want to limit the sites and apps they can use, it is a good idea to set up parental controls.
“The most comprehensive and budget-friendly parental control is Google Family Link, which gives you purchase approval to let you approve what content is downloaded. Two-factor…
