It’s no secret that I love using mobile hotspots and my mobile router to connect multiple smartphones to a single data connection. I mostly do this for privacy, but it also gives me flexibility when I ...

Turning on your Android phone's hotspot in a sticky situation can be an absolute lifesaver, such as when working on a project in a public setting where Wi-Fi isn't completely secure (or potentially ...

When it comes to sharing your smartphone's data plan, there are two options, mobile hotspot and USB tethering, but which is the best choice?

What is a mobile hotspot, how does it work, and is it safe? Learn the risks and how to use hotspots securely on the go.

Google says its Instant Hotspot feature is available on the Samsung Galaxy S25. Instant Hotspot is a feature that lets you share your Android phone’s Internet connection with other Android tablets ...

Usually, we’re stuck with the crowded 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands for hotspots, which are fine but not exactly speed demons. Now, Google is unlocking the 6GHz band – the super-fast lane used by Wi-Fi 6E and ...

Slow mobile hotspot speeds can be a real showstopper. That's why whenever my hotspot slows down, I turn to a handful of tried-and-tested tips that instantly boost performance, whether I'm working ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Android may soon get a new “2.4GHz and 6GHz” dual-band option for WiFi hotspots. The feature is reportedly being tested in the latest Android Canary build. The advantage of this new option is that it ...

Last year, Android 15 brought some of the neat features to its users, one of which is Instant Hotspot. Although support for the feature wasn’t initially available on Samsung devices, that’s going to ...