Neowin News Feed for: Wi-fi

These airlines offer the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi

Usama Jawad — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:08:01 +0000

Ookla, the creator of Speedtest.net, has shared its findings regarding the in-flight Wi-Fi experiences offered by various airlines. Some of the results may surprise you. Read more...

Apple's in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip reported to debut on next-gen Apple TV

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:46:01 +0000

Another report has fueled the fire about Apple's upcoming homemade Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip. Apple might debut its in-house wireless chip on a couple of devices, including the next-gen Apple TV. Read more...

iPhone 17 may feature Apple's in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:46:01 +0000

Apple reportedly plans to bring in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips made by TSMC to next year's iPhone 17 series. Read more...

iOS 18 makes it easier to share Wi-Fi passwords with Android users

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:16:01 +0000

Apple's iOS 18 update brings an easy way to share your iPhone's Wi-Fi passwords with Android users. The feature is part of the freshly-basked Passwords app, available in the iOS 18 developer beta. Read more...

A mysterious Google product with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE connectivity spotted on FCC

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:54:01 +0000

A new Google device has popped up on the FCC with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE but misses out on UWB or 5G. The device has the same steps to view the on-device FCC E-label as the Pixel Watch 2. Read more...

The Wi-Fi Alliance has officially confirmed the Wi-Fi 7 standard and is certifying devices

John Callaham — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:22:01 +0000

The Wi-Fi Alliance has officially confirmed the new Wi-Fi 7 standard and has begun certifying devices that will support Wi-Fi 7. The new standard will be included in 233 million devices in 2024. Read more...

Microsoft fixes Wi-Fi issues in the latest Windows 11 updates

Taras Buria — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:56:01 +0000

Microsoft has resolved the recently confirmed Wi-Fi bug in the latest Windows 11 cumulative updates. Known Issue Rollback allowed the company to undo the damage without releasing more updates. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Wi-Fi issues in Windows 11 KB5032288

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its Windows Health Dashboard website with information about the recently reported Wi-Fi bug in the latest Windows 11 updates. The company is investigating the situation. Read more...

Universities recommend uninstalling KB5033375 to fix Wi-Fi issues in Windows 11 and 10

Taras Buria — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:50:01 +0000

December 2023 Patch Tuesday updates allegedly cause Wi-Fi connectivity issues, especially for students and educators. Different universities recommend uninstalling KB5033375 to fix the problem. Read more...

Some Google Fiber users will get access to crazy fast 20 Gig speeds by the end of 2023

John Callaham — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:32:01 +0000

Google has announced that a select number of subscribers to its Google Fiber internet service will have a chance to access 20 Gig speeds along with Wi-Fi 7 support, by the end of 2023. Read more...

Vodafone 6 GHz spectrum band tests achieved download speeds of 5 Gbps

Paul Hill — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:06:01 +0000

Vodafone engineers have done some tests in the upper 6 GHz spectrum band to show that it could help mobile networks avoid a capacity crunch in just five or so years as more devices connect. Read more...

6 GHz spectrum hybrid sharing idea for Wi-Fi and mobile floated by Ofcom

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:46:01 +0000

Ofcom has outlined how the upper 6 GHz spectrum band could be used by both Wi-Fi and mobile traffic. It calls the approach 'hybrid sharing' and outlined several ways that it could be implemented. Read more...

Windows 11 gets one of macOS's best features, but it is only for Samsung users

Taras Buria — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:26:01 +0000

Microsoft is finally adding to Windows 11 the ability to quickly launch mobile hotspots without pulling out your phone. Unfortunately, this feature is not for you, even if you have a Surface Duo. Read more...

Intel releases Wi-Fi drivers optimized for Windows 11 22H2

Taras Buria — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:28:01 +0000

Intel today released a new set of Wi-Fi drivers for supported network adapters. Version 22.160 is here to fix several issues and introduce support for the upcoming Windows 11 22H2 update. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: RIP Internet Explorer, new Windows 11 SKU, and broken updates

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:16:01 +0000

This week's digest recaps all the heartbreak surrounding the death of Internet Explorer, a mystery Windows 11 SKU, lots of Insider builds, and a Patch Tuesday that broke quite a few things. Read more...

London Underground to get mobile coverage boost as Three and EE join BAI network

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:22:01 +0000

Three and EE have partnered with BAI Communications to partake in a 4G and 5G-ready network that will serve the London Underground. Passengers will have connectivity across the network by 2025. Read more...

Samsung uses 5G mmWave to enhance network speeds in Seoul Metropolitan Subway

Fiza Ali — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:28:02 +0000

Samsung's 5G mmWave Compact Macro enables subway passengers to have the benefit of Wi-Fi speed that is 25 times faster than the current average speed of 71Mbps on the Seoul Metropolitan Subway lines. Read more...

Amazon knocks $10 off the TP-Link AC750, but just for today

Paul Hill — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:36:01 +0000

As part of Amazon's daily deals, it has reduced the cost of the TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi range extender by 33% making it available for just $19.99. The deal is available in the U.S. but only for today. Read more...

Amazon's new eero routers add Wi-Fi 6, built-in Zigbee hub

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:20:01 +0000

Amazon-owned home network company eero today introduced a new pair of mesh Wi-Fi routers, the eero 6 and eero Pro 6, which bring support for Wi-Fi 6 for the first time, and have a Zigbee hub. Read more...

Google could release a new $99 Wifi router later this month

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:06:01 +0000

Google is working on a new low-cost Wifi router codenamed "Breeze." The router could use the same internals as the 2016 Google Wifi router which could allow Google to price it at $99. Read more...

YouTube restores Full HD streaming in India on mobile devices but only on Wi-Fi

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:14:01 +0000

YouTube has finally removed the streaming quality restriction in India on mobile devices. You can now stream content in Full HD resolution on mobile devices but only when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Read more...

OnePlus, Realme, and other Chinese OEMs join OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi's file transfer alliance

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 21 May 2020 07:20:01 +0000

OnePlus, Realme, Meizu, and Black Share have joined the file transfer alliance formed by OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi last year. The P2P protocol developed by this alliance provides an AirDrop-like feature. Read more...

UK: User data exposed by free Wi-Fi at several train stations

Paul Hill — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:28:01 +0000

A security researcher has uncovered a public database containing a plethora of information about users that connected to public Wi-Fi at UK train stations. Access has since been restricted. Read more...

Android 10: How to easily share Wi-Fi networks using QR code

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:00:01 +0000

While a complex Wi-Fi password is important in this day and age, it can become quite frustrating whenever you have to share it. A new Android 10 feature allows you to share the Wi-Fi password via QR. Read more...

Wi-Fi 6 may soon expand into the 6GHz spectrum, to be called Wi-Fi 6E

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:02:01 +0000

The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that it's introducing new terminology to distinguish devices that support Wi-Fi 6 over the 6GHz spectrum, though work is still being done to enable this. Read more...

Wi-Fi Alliance announces Wi-Fi 6 certification program

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:12:02 +0000

The Wi-Fi Alliance has officially introduced the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 program to certify devices that support the latest Wi-Fi technology based on IEEE 802.11ax, promising to be four times faster. Read more...

Some Surface users are unable to connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi after latest update

Rich Woods — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:20:01 +0000

According a various reports, some Surface Book, Surface Laptop, and Surface Pro users are finding that they're unable to connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi after the latest Marvell driver update. Read more...

Three big Synology announcements: MR2200ac mesh router, Active Backup, and 24/7 phone support

Christopher White — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:00:01 +0000

Synology made three announcements at their annual event which comprised of a new mesh router, free Active Backup licenses to backup local and cloud data, and phone support in North America. Read more...

Huawei and Netgear unveil Wi-Fi routers that double as Alexa-powered speakers at IFA

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:50:01 +0000

Huawei's and Netgear's respective Wi-Fi routers, unveiled at IFA 2018 in Berlin, are the world's first Wi-Fi systems that also carry out the duties of a smart speaker. Both routers are Alexa-enabled. Read more...

Android 8.1 allows you to see speeds of public Wi-Fi networks

John Keefer — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:42:01 +0000

Oreo 8.0 didn't really come with a lot of exciting features. However, 8.1 is rolling out now with a feature that will let you check the speeds of public Wi-Fi hotspots before you connect to them. Read more...

Google fixes bug that had caused Wi-Fi disconnections

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:34:01 +0000

Google has begun rolling out a new version of its Google Play Services app to supported Android devices. The roll-out that began on Thursday will prevent Google Cast from locking up your router. Read more...

Google's hardware and software causing Wi-Fi disconnects

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:06:01 +0000

Google's Cast functionality is causing wireless network disconnections, thanks to overloading routers with packets causing bits of the router to shut down. TP-Link has issued new firmware. Read more...

Huawei and Duisburg city in Germany to build a smart city

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:52:01 +0000

Huawei and the city of Duisburg, Germany, are teaming up to make the city more digitised. The plans focus on making public transport and schools internet connected and introducing 5G to Duisburg. Read more...

ASUS announces Alexa-powered Lyra Voice smart speaker, and more

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:02:02 +0000

At CES 2018, ASUS announced that its next-generation smart home devices will not only fight the pesky dead zones that might be lingering in your house but also integrate Amazon's Alexa. Read more...

Intel introduces 802.11ax chips; 'a path to faster, more intelligent Wi-Fi'

Usama Jawad — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:42:01 +0000

Intel has announced that its 802.11ax chipsets are coming this year, offering 40% better performance on a single-client device in terms of peak data rates, and low latency in games and video calls. Read more...

iOS 11.2 beta 3 adds pop-ups to explain Bluetooth and Wi-Fi toggles

John Keefer — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:52:02 +0000

The launch of iOS 11 made it a bit confusing how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth worked. Toggles in the Control Center weren't explained unless you saw an Apple support document. That has now been remedied. Read more...

Up to 50% of Android devices impacted by WPA2 vulnerability

William Burrows — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 01:38:01 +0000

Android devices are significantly implicated in recently revealed WPA2 vulnerabilities with all devices running Android 6.0 and above subject to a more significant variation of the attack. Read more...

D-Link's $149 AC2600 EXO MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router is now available

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 03:16:02 +0000

Starting today, those interested will be able to purchase D-Link's latest product, the AC2600 EXO MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router. The router offers excellent performance and range and doesn't break the bank. Read more...

D-Link's new $299.99 Covr AC3900 Whole Home Wi-Fi System is now available

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:44:02 +0000

If you were looking for a new wireless system for your home that can cover up to 6,000 square feet, D-Link's latest solution might be for you. The Covr AC3900 is available for $299.99. Read more...

Asus releases new 'Blue Cave' Wi-Fi router with one big hole.... in the middle!

Christopher White — Mon, 29 May 2017 18:44:01 +0000

If you're in the market for a new wireless router and like having unique looking devices, you might want to take a peek at the new Asus Blue Cave, a square box with a giant hole in the middle. Read more...