Connect from a Mac: open the Wi-Fi menu and select the hotspot. Connect from other Apple devices: open Settings > Wi-Fi and choose the hotspot from the list. This article explains how to turn on the ...

OS 26.4 beta 1 debuted yesterday, packing a wide array of new features, including a change for personal hotspot.

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 moves the feature to show how much mobile data connected devices have used via Personal Hotspot to a more prominent and easily accessible location. Now available in Personal Hotspot settings ...

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OS 26.4 adds a clearer Personal Hotspot data usage view in Settings, showing per-device hotspot consumption and total data used.

If your phone has internet, your laptop can get online, too Reviewed by Ryan Perian This article explains how to connect a laptop to a phone's hotspot for internet access. These directions cover ...