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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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Next-generation \'MacBook Ultra\' rumored for September launch; what will change in the display

Apple\'s next-generation MacBook could launch in the third quarter of 2026, according to a forecast. IT outlet 9to5Mac reported that market research firm Omdia expects a new MacBook Pro to be unveiled in the quarter, with the industry suggesting it could be called \'MacBook Ultra\'. Omdia said Samsung Display will begin supplying panels in two sizes from July, and it also pointed to tandem OLED and possible power-efficiency gains.

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Samsung Electronics tops smartphone market share in Latin America, Middle East and Southeast Asia

Samsung Electronics, which ranked No. 1 in global smartphone market share in the first quarter, also led in Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to market research firm Omdia. Samsung posted market share of 37 percent in Latin America, 34 percent in the Middle East and 21 percent in Southeast Asia. Latin America shipments rose 3 percent to 34.8 million units, while the Middle East and Southeast Asia markets declined.