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iPhone 12 can act as 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot, boon for 5G

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Apple’s iPhone 12 series sports an upgraded hotspot mode that supports 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, greatly expanding the handsets’ utility amid a worldwide buildout of 5G cellular networks.
Apple’s iPhone 12 series sports an upgraded hotspot mode that supports 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, greatly expanding the handsets’ utility amid a worldwide buildout of 5G cellular networks. As noted by multiple reports on Twitter, including Zollotech’s Aaron Zollo, iPhone 12 devices include the new Personal Hotspot ability that serves as an upgrade over previous iPhone models. Prior to iPhone 12, Apple’s smartphone was able to connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, but limited hotspot duties to the 2.4GHz band. The capability is not spelled out in Apple’s marketing materials, nor is the feature explained in iOS. Zollo, however, has confirmed a new “Maximize Compatibility” option manages switching between the two bands.

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