Android’s hotspot tools are built for speed, but the real test is how quickly you can share a connection when your phone is still locked in your pocket or bag. With the right settings and a bit of ...

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Several Samsung, Google Pixel, and OnePlus users on Verizon have reported that their phones’ hotspot feature stopped working after their respective Android 14 updates. Workarounds suggested include ...

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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 ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Smartwatches are extremely convenient, but the Wear OS developers haven't quite thought of everything. The new Spoton app created by ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

It’s going to get a lot easier for (some) Android users to share their internet with their WiFi-only devices. The new Internet sharing feature is currently rolling out in beta and acts as an ...

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 ...