Apple Fixes iPhone Wi-Fi Privacy Bug, Only 3 Years Later
New information has emerged revealing that a privacy feature Apple introduced three years ago has failed to function as promised, reports ArsTechnica. Initially launched with iOS 14, the feature was designed to conceal the unique Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of iPhones and iPads when they connected to a network. Despite Apple's assurances, the feature...
M1/M2 MacBook Users Reporting Wi-Fi Issues, Fix Coming Soon
After applying the latest macOS update, some M1/M2 MacBook users are experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity and slow download speed issues.
Apple Joins Other Tech Giants in Lobbying the FCC for Short-Range 6GHz Wi-Fi Tethering
Apple has joined forces with a number of other tech companies to lobby the Federal Communications Commission for a new Wi-Fi band.
Wi-Fi Alliance Simplifies 802.11 Networking Names, Chooses 802.11ax as Wi-Fi 6
The Wi-Fi Alliance has introduced a new naming system that will make it easier for consumers to identify Wi-Fi generations.
Victoria General Hospital, Royal Jubilee Launch Free Public Wi-Fi
Patients and visitors will now be able to access free Wi-Fi at these hospitals.
Tribunal Dismisses Family’s Complaint That Wi-Fi Caused Son’s Migraine Headaches
A case in which the family of a British Columbia middle school student claimed that Wi-Fi had given him migraine headaches has been dismissed.
Wi-Fi Networks Will Be Safer With WPA3 Security Protocol
The Wi-Fi Alliance will oversee the introduction of a new version of the WPA set of security technologies used in all Wi-Fi certified devices.
WPA2 Security Flaw Leaves ‘Almost All’ Wi-Fi Devices Open to Eavesdropping
Security researchers have cracked a security protocol widely used to protect Wi-Fi networks.
New iOS 11 Feature Prevents Automatic Connection to Spotty Wi-Fi
The feature automatically disables auto-join for Wi-Fi networks with poor connectivity.
D-Link Introduces Covr AC3900 Whole Home Wi-Fi System
It uses a high-performance router and seamless extender to create a single network with ultra-fast speeds.
Apple Exploring Wireless Charging Through Boosted Wi-Fi Signals
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today published an Apple patent application describing a method to charge iPhones wirelessly with help from Wi-Fi routers.
Find Nearby Wi-Fi Hotspots with New Facebook Feature
The new feature lets you find nearby wireless hotspots.