Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Connect from a Mac: open the Wi-Fi menu and select the hotspot. Connect from other Apple devices: open Settings > Wi-Fi and choose ...

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iPhone's Personal Hotspot feature can be quite helpful when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network; it uses your iPhone's mobile data connection to share internet with your other devices. Despite ...

What is a mobile hotspot, how does it work, and is it safe? Learn the risks and how to use hotspots securely on the go.

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macOS Tahoe 26 includes support for automatically joining your iPhone's Personal Hotspot when no Wi-Fi network is available, so you no longer need to manually connect. To set up automatic joining in ...

OS 26.4 introduces a new "Data Usage" section for Personal Hotspot. Learn how to see exactly which devices are using your ...

Many users use Apple's iPhone hotspot function on the go to get online. With iOS 26.4, there are now more details here.