There are some drawbacks I've noticed when using my phone as a mobile hotspot, especially under heavier workloads.

Two of the biggest problems with mobile hotspot are high battery consumption and possible connection issues. So first thing for you to check if if your device has heated up considerably, and if so, ...

Usually, we’re stuck with the crowded 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands for hotspots, which are fine but not exactly speed demons. Now, Google is unlocking the 6GHz band – the super-fast lane used by Wi-Fi 6E and ...

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 ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Android’s upcoming “Link your devices” feature could allow devices to automatically create a hotspot and connect to it whenever internet connectivity is needed. The feature could also allow for ...

Turning on your Android phone's hotspot in a sticky situation can be an absolute lifesaver, such as when working on a project in a public setting where Wi-Fi isn't completely secure (or potentially ...

Google has announced seven new features rolling out to Android phones soon, including message editing in Google messages, improved cross-device services, and perhaps most notably Instant Hotspot. This ...

It seems that the new “Instant Hotspot” feature of Android will not be compatible with Samsung phones. This means that you will not be able to set your Galaxy mobile device as a passwordless hotspot ...