Apple plans to drop a Broadcom chip used in its devices in 2025 in favor of its own in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip design…
Tag: Wi-Fi
Apple preps release of iOS 16.1.1 to address Wi-Fi issue
Apple is preparing to release iOS 16.1.1 for iPhone to address bugs and issues experienced by users, including a persistent Wi-Fi…
Apple, WiLAN ink patent licensing agreement settling all pending patent litigation
Quarterhill Inc. subsidiary Wi–LAN Inc. and WiLAN’s subsidiary Polaris Innovations Limited today announced a new agreement with Apple Inc…
Apple, Broadcom win new trial as U.S. appeals court throws out in $1.1 billion jury verdict in CalTech patent case
A U.S. appeals court to threw out a jury verdict agains Apple and Broadcom on Friday that would’ve required the companies to pay $1.1 billion…
You can now AirPlay songs on Apple Music in Lossless from iPhone to HomePod
Although Apple’s HomePod speakers aren’t playing Lossless by themselves just yet, you can AirPlay in Lossless from your iPhone to the HomePod…
Top tip for upgrading to gigabit broadband with smart home kit
Upgrading broadband isn’t something any of us do often, but when I found that gigabit broadband had finally reached my building, I found it impossible…
Apple’s next-gen ‘iPhone 12’ may support 802.11ay Wi-Fi
Apple’s next-generation “iPhone 12” series may support a new Wi-Fi standard known as IEEE 802.11ay, the follow-up of IEEE 802.11ad, quadrupling…
Apple owes WiLAN $85 million in royalties, U.S. jury rules
A jury in San Diego has ruled that Apple owes WiLAN $85 million in royalties for infringing patents related to wireless communications…
How to sync your iPhone and iPad to your Mac running macOS Catalina without iTunes
With macOS Catalina, syncing with the Finder is similar to syncing with iTunes….
How to use Apple’s Low Data Mode on iPhone and iPad
Apple’s iOS 13 introduces a new feature that can save you data usage by cutting down on network activity…
Apple reportedly shelves ‘Walkie-Talkie’ feature allowing iPhone-to-iPhone communication sans Wi-Fi or cellular
Apple has shelved a “walkie-talkie” feature that would’ve allowed iPhone users to communicate with each other in areas without cellular coverage, such as while skiing or hiking…
With Apple’s iOS 12.4, you can migrate data directly to a new iPhone wirelessly or using a cable
With iOS 12.4 or later, you can now perform a local iPhone data migration when setting up your new iPhone…
Now that Amazon has bought eero, it’s time for Apple to revive the AirPort line
After Apple discontinued its AirPort line-up (which was a mistake), one of my favorite replacements was the eero…
Why didn’t Apple buy eero instead of Amazon?
Amazon announced today that it is acquiring popular mesh Wi-Fi company eero…
Amazon.com to buy mesh wi-fi system-maker eero for an undisclosed amount
Amazon and eero today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement…
Apple’s next-gen iPhone said to offer the fastest data speeds of any iPhone ever
This will bring users higher speeds, improved capacity, as well as better performance…
Faster Wi-Fi 6 starts off slowly
Wi-Fi is starting to go through a generational change, the kind of big upgrade that only happens once every five years or so…
Apple exited the home Wi-Fi market at the wrong time
Apple exited the home networking business at exactly the wrong time…
How to fix problems with your Mac’s Wi-Fi
Modern versions of macOS have a diagnostic tool built in
You’ll still need Wi-Fi when 5G is everywhere – says the Wi-Fi Alliance
Good news for fans of getting stuff fast…
Downloading the newest Wi-Fi protocols: 802.11ax and 802.11ay explained
Look, Wi-Fi still kind of sucks…
Apple removes all AirPort products from online and retail stores
Apple back in April ended development on its AirPort line of products…
New iPhone XP sales may be showing some signs of weakness, but that might be good news for Apple
Is interest in the new iPhone XS and iPhone XR smartphones weaker than for previous releases?
Apple supplier Qorvo cuts Q3 guidance ‘due to recent demand changes for flagship smartphones’
Qorvo, a provider of RF solutions, today announced it expects revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2019…
U.S. FCC expands 3.5GHz band to 5G and opens 6GHz band to future Wi-Fi
The FCC’s orders set the stage for dramatically better mobile devices and wireless routers than what’s available today…
How a 1998 meeting with Steve Jobs gave birth to Wi-Fi
So what’s the birthplace of Wi-Fi?
Apple’s iOS 11.4 is killing iPhone battery life
For iPhone users, it looks like iOS 11 will end up being a mess until the very end…
Intel says 5G plans for Apple iPhone are unchanged
Intel’s 5G customer engagements and roadmap have not changed for 2018 through 2020…
How to set up your home network for many Apple TVs, Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Maybe you can get away with a single Wi-Fi basestation, if you have modest needs, but…
Apple begins to sell out of AirPort base stations
AirPort base stations are beginning to sell out or disappear entirely from Apple’s online and retail stores…
WWDC 2018: What to expect in iOS 12
Apple’s WWDC developer conference takes place next month…
Apple delays major macOS Server upgrade
Back in January, Apple published a document detailing changes that were coming to macOS Server…
How to dramatically speed up Apple Watch software updates
Downloading watchOS software to your Apple Watch is a tremendously slow process…
U.S. Wi-Fi use drops as carriers embrace unlimited mobile data plans
U.S. mobile phone users are slowly reducing their reliance on Wi-Fi as carriers continue…
Why has Apple’s reputation plummeted?
When a company falls 24 places in a reputation survey, you know something is wrong…
Think twice before you connect to that free hotel wireless network
What’s the first thing we do when we arrive at our new hotel?
Apple tumbles 24 spots – from 5th to 29th – in Harris Reputation Poll
Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google corporate brands dropped in an annual survey…
‘Bombshell’ shines spotlight on Wi-Fi inventor Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr made your smartphone possible…
Apple’s strategy for iOS and macOS: Take more time to squash the bugs, unify iOS and Mac apps
The next sweeping iOS update, codenamed ‘Peace’ and likely to be called iOS 12, will include a number of…
Apple shakes up software development strategy to focus on quality
Apple’s annual software upgrade this fall will offer users plenty of new features…
Should you buy AppleCare+ insurance for your HomePod?
Just like most Apple products, when you purchase a HomePod, you’ll be able to pick up the company’s…
Apple reportedly has no plans for major updates to MacBook product line in 2018
Apple is expected to shift a major portion of its MacBook orders to Foxconn Electronics…