WiFi

Earlier this month, Samsung released the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for the 5G versions of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. One UI 6.0 is now rolling out to the Wi-Fi versions of the two new Fan Edition (FE) tablets. The rollout began recently, so it could take a while before everyone gets the update. Android 14 widely available for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series The Wi-Fi versions of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE duo are currently receiving the One UI 6.0 update at least in Europe and Australia. The new firmware…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image If you're an Android user, there's a nifty feature called Nearby Share. It works on Android devices (from version 6.0 onward), Chromebooks (from version 91 onward), and certain Windows PCs (64-bit versions of Windows 10 and up). This feature lets you effortlessly share files and links wirelessly with nearby devices, using a…

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It's an open secret that Apple would prefer to have as much control over the components that go into its products as possible, and the iPhone is at the very top of the list of devices that Apple considers key to its progress. But as the company continues to find out, competing with those who have spent years perfecting their craft isn't all that easy.Apple has been working to bring its own 5G modems to the iPhone for years and has so far found it difficult to design anything that can come close to offering the…

If your Windows 11 PC has been experiencing Wi-Fi issues due to a recent update, you’re not alone. On Tuesday, Microsoft acknowledged in an online document that its KB5032288 update affected the ability of some Wi-Fi adapters to connect to some networks. Additionally, Bleeping Computer notes that a number of Windows 11 users also reported Wi-Fi issues after installing cumulative update KB5033375 on December 12.“Microsoft has received reports of an issue in which some Wi-Fi adapters might not connect to some…

Google is giving anyone who has a WiFi-only Stadia controller lying around an additional year to convert it to Bluetooth. The deadline to do this was previously until the , but Google is now extending it to December 31, 2024.Google Stadia, its cloud gaming service, at the beginning of this year. Most customers who bought digital games through the Google Store got , but some physical hardware such as Stadia’s controller that connected directly to WiFi, is still out there. Enabling Bluetooth on Stadia controllers will let…

Netgear A strong internet connection should be supported by a modern router, especially if there are lots of devices that are using your Wi-Fi network. If you’re on the hunt for wireless router deals, here’s a recommendation — the Netgear Nighthawk AX2400 Wi-Fi 6 router, which is down to just $79 from $149 following a $70 discount from Walmart. There’s no telling how much time is remaining on this bargain though, so if you want to take advantage of this bargain, add it to your cart and proceed with the checkout…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re having trouble connecting to the internet, it may not be your service provider to blame. Bad connections and dead zones happen all the time if you’re living in a house with a lot of walls — or a lot of people. With everybody’s devices draining the WiFi, you end up with a weak, unreliable internet signal, and super slow speeds. Fortunately, you can fix the…

Apple plans to introduce its in-house Wi-Fi chip with the iPhone 17 Pro. At least, this is what Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu reports. According to him, in 2025, Apple plans to implement its in-house Wi-Fi 7 chip to the iPhone 17 Pro series. In addition, by 2026, all iPhone 18 models will use Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chip. This report corroborates what Bloomberg wrote earlier this year: Apple’s developing a custom Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for the 2025 release. At the time, the publication said that even with…

Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends At this point, it’s easy to take for granted that we have fast and (mostly) reliable Wi-Fi in airplanes no matter where in the world we’re headed. (Some airlines even offer it for free.) But things have changed a lot since in-flight Wi-Fi was first introduced over two decades ago and became truly widespread just 10 years ago. Just like our habits in using the internet — both Wi-Fi and 5G — have changed on the ground, our demands in the air are strenuous, and we increasingly are…