Wi-Fi Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Apple revises One to One program for new customers

by Steven Sande (Apr 18th, 2013)

ifoAppleStore is reporting that Apple has changed the terms of the Apple Store One to One service, limiting how much Apple Store employees will do in terms of data migration for new Mac purchases. One to One service is offered to purchasers of new Macs for US$99 per year, providing not only ...

A small number of Apple TVs eligible for replacement due to Wi-Fi issues

by Steven Sande (Apr 16th, 2013)

Apple has emailed a note to Apple Store and AppleCare employees as well as authorized resellers stating that a small number of third-generation Apple TVs have an issue with Wi-Fi and are eligible for replacement free of charge up to two years after the device was purchased. Information ...

Code in OS X 10.8.4 beta suggests upcoming Macs will feature Gigabit 802.11ac WiFi

by Yoni Heisler (Apr 10th, 2013)

9to5Mac on Tuesday reported that data strings found within the recently released developer seed of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.4 suggest that upcoming Macs may feature ultra-fast 802.11ac WiFi. Indeed, news of Apple's interest in 802.11ac WiFi isn't new. You might remember that Apple, back in ...

Review: Amped Wireless REC10 600mW Compact Wi-Fi Range Extender

by Steven Sande (Apr 7th, 2013)

Everybody has them -- those pesky dead zones in the house or office where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or nonexistent. Apple designed the AirPort Express as a handy little plug-n-play network extender, but a good number of people find it to be problematic both in setup and in operation. TUAW ...

Job posting suggests that 802.11ac Gigabit WiFi coming to Apple products

by Michael Grothaus (Jan 8th, 2013)

Yesterday AppleBitch noted that Apple had posted a job opening looking for a System Test Engineer for WiFi. The company wants a candidate who's knowledgable with all 802.11 standards, including the new 802.11ac standard that triples current 802.11n speeds. The inclusion of an engineer versed in ...

Kanex mySpot USB-powered Wi-Fi hotspot

by Steven Sande (Dec 26th, 2012)

Kanex is an accessory manufacturer that makes a wide variety of devices, from Thunderbolt cables to iPad charging stations. The mySpot (US$59.95) is a USB-powered Wi-Fi hotspot that initially confused me somewhat, because it seemed to be an expensive way to do something that could easily be ...

Ditching the iPhone? Planning for 2013

by Erica Sadun (Dec 23rd, 2012)

Ever since the iPad mini debuted, I've had a plan brewing at the back of my mind. Sometime in 2013, I'm considering ditching my iPhone, picking up a refurb 1st gen iPad mini 3G (I assume I won't be putting this plan into action until the spring at the earliest), and buying a cheap Tracfone with ...

Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 with WiFi fix

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 18th, 2012)

Engadget reports that Apple has released iOS 6.0.2, which promises an unspecified fix to WiFi usage. If you've been having issues with WiFi, you'll want to see about updating right away. Most of us on the TUAW staff have been getting error messages when checking for the update using over-the-air ...

Apple releases WiFi update for all 'late 2012' Macs

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 18th, 2012)

Apple has released an update for all "late 2012" Macs which improves compatibility when using the 5GHz band in Wi-Fi. The update weighs in at a tiny 1.49 MB and requires OS X 10.8.2. Users can download it via Software Update or the link below. Mac Wi-Fi Update 1.0 This update is ...

Reality Absorption Field: Apple's wireless way

by Ross Rubin (Dec 14th, 2012)

While it was announced amidst the October departure of Scott Forstall, the news that Bob Mansfield would un-retire to oversee all of the company's semiconductor and wireless work didn't get as much attention. Obviously, we are moving toward an increasingly wireless future. The technologies ...

VPN for the rest of us: Interview with WiTopia

by Erica Sadun (Dec 3rd, 2012)

VPN, aka Virtual Private Network, is a technology that lets you securely share data across public networks. For the most part, when I think VPN, I typically imagine work-related corporate or federal government accounts, or people accessing the net in countries with excessive government ...

Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam test drive

by Steven Sande (Oct 28th, 2012)

Whether you use Skype or FaceTime, or you do a weekly video podcast, the quality of the video camera you use is important. It also helps to have more than one camera to switch between, for variety and to make your video look more professional. Most webcams are USB-based, and I've often found ...

Logitech announces Broadcaster Wi-Fi webcam for iPhone, iPad and Mac

by Steven Sande (Oct 16th, 2012)

Remember that mysterious Mac-compatible wireless webcam from Logitech a couple of weeks ago? Well, the details are out and the webcam now has a name and price tag. The US$199.99 Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi webcam has been announced and will be available in the US and Europe in the next few ...

New Logitech Mac-compatible wireless webcam appears online

by Steven Sande (Oct 5th, 2012)

While it's not listed anywhere on the Logitech website yet, the sharp-eyed folks at Electronista noticed a new "Wireless Webcam for Mac" listed by camera and tech retailer B&H Photo. There's not a lot of detail about the device, other than the fact that it's priced at US$179.99 and looks ...

iOS 6's "Wi-Fi + Cellular" option will solve some network conundrums

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Aug 13th, 2012)

iDownloadBlog's Jeff Benjamin has taken a look at the new "Wi-Fi + Cellular" option that will be in iOS 6. On the surface, the concept is brilliant. If you encounter issues with your Wi-Fi connection, iOS 6 automatically will tap your data plan as a back-up until you're back on the Wi-Fi ...