There are some exciting changes coming to the Samsung Galaxy S4 family that should make it even more popular. In the next few months we can expect a software upgrade to fix a memory problem, a lower priced mini-S4 phone and an S4 Active that can handle the great outdoors.

Google Now had been one of those “killer” Android features that many iPhone users were secretly (and sometimes not so secretly) envious of. In some ways, the Android app was a competitor to Siri, Apple’s iOS intelligent personal assistant, but it leveraged Google’s other services to become a very powerful handsfree search tool that learned and acted proactively. In its new incarnation on iOS —as part of Google Search— Google Now is more a complement to Siri than a replacement. Unless you own an older iPhone that doesn’t currently support Siri. In that case, thanks to Google Now, you can now have a taste of that personal digital assistant experience without being forced to upgrade to an iPhone 5 or 4S.

It’s a given that your child is going to want an Android device. Both the smartphones and tablets are a natural draw. However, it’s important to protect your child’s privacy and keep them safe inappropriate Internet sites. Here are six Android Parental Control apps to consider.