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One-third of global Wi-Fi networks still on Wi-Fi 4, limiting speeds of latest phones

About one-third of Wi-Fi networks worldwide still rely on Wi-Fi 4, a standard introduced in 2009, a survey showed. Ookla said 33.2 percent of global Wi-Fi networks use Wi-Fi 4-based equipment, while Wi-Fi 5 accounts for 38.3 percent and Wi-Fi 6 for 26.7 percent. Wi-Fi 7 stands at 1.8 percent. Older routers cannot use the 6 GHz band, which can worsen congestion and performance in dense areas.

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Starlink introduces $10 monthly equipment rental fee instead of hardware sales

SpaceX\'s satellite internet service Starlink has begun charging residential subscribers a $10 monthly equipment rental fee, removing upfront hardware purchase costs. The new policy is being rolled out in some countries, with $0 shown for the Starlink kit but a separate monthly equipment charge added. Service prices have also risen, with plans adjusted to $55, $85 and $130 per month. The rental model carries restrictions such as no service pauses.

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Apple\'s new OS boosts app launch and AirDrop speeds but drops older devices

Apple unveiled iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, highlighting performance gains such as up to 30 percent faster app launches and up to 80 percent faster AirDrop transfers. It also touted quicker uploads to device libraries, up to fivefold faster file transfers with external storage, and improved switching between Wi-Fi and cellular networks, including on iPhone 11. At the same time, Apple tightened device support, dropping several older iPads and limiting watchOS 27 to newer Apple Watch models.