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CNET
14 hours ago
- CNET
Say Goodbye to Awful Cell Signal With These 10 Simple Fixes
Summer road trips are all about open roads, good company, and spontaneous detours. That is, until your phone loses service and the whole plan comes to a screeching halt. Whether it's your GPS freezing mid-route, your music app buffering endlessly, or being unable to call for roadside help, poor cell reception can turn a carefree adventure into a frustrating mess. These dead zones tend to show up in the worst spots: backroads, mountain passes, or just that one stretch of highway where nothing seems to work. Fortunately, you don't need a new phone or a major tech upgrade to fix spotty service. There are several simple tricks you can try to get better signal on the go. From changing your network settings to repositioning your phone in the car for better line-of-sight, these small adjustments can make a noticeable difference. Whether you're driving across state lines or just heading out for the weekend, these tips can help you stay connected and keep your trip running smoothly. Whether you're doing some routine phone maintenance or you're stuck in an emergency, there are multiple ways to improve your reception on an iPhone or Android phone, no matter what type of phone plan you're on. It might even come down to something as simple as toggling Airplane mode. To go from dropped calls to full bars, here's what you need to know. For more on iPhone and iOS, check out everything Apple announced at WWDC 2025. Find Free Wi-Fi Near You to Stay Connected Find Free Wi-Fi Near You to Stay Connected Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 8:02 Loaded : 2.46% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 8:02 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Find Free Wi-Fi Near You to Stay Connected Note: Although software across different iPhone models is relatively the same, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and other Android phones may have different software versions, so certain settings and where they are located might differ depending on device. For more, check out how you can use Google Maps when you're offline and how you can maybe fix your internet when it's down. To improve your cellphone service, try these steps first The settings on your phone can help you get better cell service, but there are other tricks for improving your reception without even touching your phone's software. Move yourself so that there are no obstructions between your phone and any cell towers outside . That might involve stepping away from metal objects or concrete walls, which both kill reception. Instead, get to a window or go outside if possible. . That might involve stepping away from metal objects or concrete walls, which both kill reception. Instead, get to a window or go outside if possible. Remove your phone case . It doesn't hurt to remove whatever case you have on your phone, especially if it's thick, so that the phone's antenna isn't blocked by anything and can get a better signal. . It doesn't hurt to remove whatever case you have on your phone, especially if it's thick, so that the phone's antenna isn't blocked by anything and can get a better signal. Make sure your phone is charged. Searching for and connecting to a stronger signal drains power, so if your phone battery is already low on charge, you may have a difficult time getting good service. Some phone cases cause more signal disruption than others. David Carnoy/CNET Always start by turning Airplane mode on and off Turning your phone's connection off and then back on is the quickest and easiest way to try and fix your signal woes. If you're moving around from one location to another, toggling Airplane mode restarts the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular network modems, which forces them to find the best signal in the area. Android: Swipe down from the top of your screen -- to access the Quick Settings panel -- and then tap the Airplane mode icon. Wait for your phone to completely disconnect from its Wi-Fi and cellular connections. It doesn't happen instantly, so give it a good 15 seconds before you tap on the Airplane mode icon again. iPhone: On the iPhone, you can access Airplane mode from the Control Center, but that varies depending on which iPhone model you have. On the iPhone X and later, swipe down from the top-right corner to access the Control Center. On older iPhone models, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Then tap the Airplane mode icon, which will turn orange when it's enabled. Again, wait up to 15 seconds before turning it off. Left: Airplane mode on your iPhone. Right: Airplane mode on an Android. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET If Airplane mode doesn't work, restart your phone Our phones are miniature computers, and just like computers, sometimes you can fix issues like network connection by simply restarting them. Android: Hold down the power button, or the power button and the volume down key (depending on your Android phone), until the on-screen menu shows up, and then tap Restart. If your phone doesn't offer a restart option, you can simply tap Power Off to shut down your device, and then boot it back up with the power button. iPhone: On the iPhone X and older models, hold down the sleep/wake button and either one of the volume buttons and then swipe right on the power slider to turn off the device. Wait until it fully turns off, then press down on the sleep/wake button to turn it back on. Alternatively, you can do a force reset on your iPhone: Press the volume up button, followed by the volume down button and then press and hold the side button. Keep holding it in, after your phone's screen goes black and until you see the Apple logo appear again. If your iPhone has a home button, hold down the sleep/wake button until the power slider is displayed and then drag the slider to the right. Once the device is turned off, press and hold the sleep/wake button until you see the Apple logo. Left: Restarting an Android phone. Right: Powering off an iPhone. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET Older phone? Take your SIM card out Another troubleshooting step that might help is to remove your SIM card, if your phone has one, and then place it back in with the phone turned on. If the SIM card is dirty, clean it. If it has any physical defects, you may need to replace it. You'll need a SIM card tool -- usually included in your phone's box -- or an unfolded paper clip or sewing needle to get the SIM tray out of your phone. All phones: Remove the SIM card, check to see if it's damaged and positioned in the SIM tray correctly, then put it back in your phone. eSIM: For phones with an eSIM -- that is, an embedded electronic SIM in your phone -- there's nothing for you to remove. The best you can do is restart your phone. Removing and putting your SIM card back into your phone takes just a couple of seconds. Jason Cipriani/CNET Check your carrier settings (and update your software) Mobile carriers frequently send out carrier settings updates to help improve connectivity for calls, data and messages on their network. Although this feature is available on all iPhone models, it's not universal on Android, so you might not find carrier settings if you don't have a supported phone. iPhone: Carrier updates should just appear, and you can update from the pop-up message that appears. To force your iPhone to check for a carrier settings update, go to Settings > General > About on your phone. If an update is available, you'll be prompted to install it. Android: As mentioned before, not all Android phones have carrier settings, so you'll have to open the Settings app and type in "carrier settings" to find any possible updates. On supported Pixels, go to Settings > Network & internet > Internet, tap the gear next to your carrier name and then tap Carrier settings versions. Left: iOS carrier settings. Right: Android carrier settings. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET Reset your phone's network settings Sometimes all you need is a clean slate to fix an annoying connectivity issue. Refreshing your phone's network settings is one way to do that. But be forewarned, resetting your network settings will also reset any saved Wi-Fi passwords, VPN connections and custom APN settings for those on carriers that require additional setup. Android: In the Settings app, search for "reset" or more specifically "reset network settings" and tap on the setting. On the Pixel, the setting is called Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth. After you reset your network settings, remember to reconnect your phone to your home and work Wi-Fi networks. iPhone: Go to Settings > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network settings. The next page will warn you that resetting your network settings will reset your settings for Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth. Tap Reset Network Settings and your phone will restart. Resetting network settings should be one of the last troubleshooting steps you try. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET Contact your phone carrier Sometimes unexpected signal issues can be traced back to problems with your wireless carrier. A cell tower could be down, or the tower's fiber optic cable could have been cut, causing an outage. For consistent problems connecting to or staying connected to a cellular or data network, it's possible your carrier's coverage doesn't extend well into your neighborhood. Other times, a newfound signal issue can be due to a defect with your phone or a SIM card that's gone bad. Contacting your carrier to begin troubleshooting after you've tried these fixes is the next best step to resolving your spotty signal. Sometimes contacting your carrier is the only way to get signal issues resolved. Angela Lang/CNET If all else fails, try a signal booster to improve cell reception If after going through all of our troubleshooting steps, including talking to your carrier to go over your options, you're still struggling to keep a good signal -- try a booster. A signal booster receives the same cellular signal your carrier uses, then amplifies it just enough to provide coverage in a room or your entire house. The big downside here is the cost. Wilson has three different boosters designed for home use, ranging in price from $349 for single room coverage to $999 to cover your entire home. To be clear, we haven't specifically tested these models. Wilson offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty should you have any trouble with its products.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
iPhone 17 Model Could Launch In These Bright Colours, Display Size Also Tipped
Last Updated: iPhone 17 series is tipped to get a new colour variant and Apple seems to be deciding which one of the two will be officially launched. iPhone 17 series launch is getting closer and after the less than exciting WWDC 2025 earlier this month, all focus shifts to the big event in September. The new iPhone 17 base model could be lining up alongside the iPhone 17 Air moniker, with some rumours suggesting that Apple will ditch the Plus model from here on. However, new leaks have come out this week which claims Apple could brighten up the iPhone lineup with some new colours offered with the base model. Apple is likely to bring the iPhone 17 in new purple and green shades this year. These new options are expected to be limited to the regular variants while the Pro models continue to feature in premium grey, gold and blue-like colours. The details from tipster Majin Bu suggests Apple could look at either of these new shades for the iPhone 17 model and could finally go with purple as the new option for buyers this year. The tipster has even shared the images of the iPhone 17 model which looks similar to the 16 series, with the vertical camera setup at the back. iPhone 17 series is expected to get some major display upgrades, especially the non-Pro variants this year. However, reports state that Apple could offer 120Hz refresh rate for the OLED display and drop the ProMotion aspect of the panel for its regular iPhone 17 and 17 Plus as well as the 17 Air models. iPhone 17 Air is the other big interest among readers these days, purely because of its sleek design and the cutbacks because of it. Apple is tipped to adopt the silicone carbon tech for its battery on this model which should ease some concerns about its standby time. Samsung has shown us that a slim phone does not have to suffer with the right management in place and Apple should also be able to make that happen for the Air variant. First Published:
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
iOS 26 beta 2 is live — here's the biggest changes for your iPhone
Apple has released the second developer beta for its iOS 26 update, following on the original released that arrived during the middle of WWDC 2025 earlier this month. Apple's release notes for the second developer beta note several fixes to known issues found in the first beta, as well as a few new additions that look to improve the user experience. Even though this is an updated release, we're still very early in the beta process. As such, many of the features and additions could look different when the update officially launches, which will happen in the fall, according to Apple. Still, many of these changes give us a good idea of what exactly we'll find when we are given access to the public beta, which is set to arrive at some point in July. Some of the biggest changes appear to be focused on Apple's new Liquid Glass design, which makes many of the menus and drop-downs appear more transparent. There have been some complaints that certain menus are much harder to read as a result of Apple's new design. The new update looks to counter this in two ways. First, Apple has reduced the amount of blur in the background of the iPhone Control Center, resulting in better contrast between the on-screen elements. Secondly, the update allows the Reduce Transparency option in the accessibility menu to reduce the effect even more than before. One of the changes spotted in the first iOS 26 beta was that Apple had moved the '+' icon in the Safari app that opens a new tab to the upper left of the screen. However, in the most recent developer beta, Apple has returned the button to the bottom left corner as had been the case in iOS 18. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The second iOS 26 beta also makes it much easier to find out which accessibility options an app supports before downloading it from the App Store. While looking at an app's product page, users can access a new Accessibility section that developers will be required to fill out with all the features their products support. The addition to the App Store is among the many accessibility features Apple promised to bring to the iPhone and other devices back in May. Apple is also introducing full support for the order tracking feature for Apple Wallet that allows Siri to scan your Mail app to find all orders and emails from merchants, even if the products and services weren't paid for with Apple Pay. Apple's second developer beta also adds several smaller additions and features that look to improve how certain apps and features work. For instance, the beta introduces a new Live Radio widget for Apple Music. There is also a new 'Alt 1' ringtone option for the "Reflection" ringtone. Apple is also improving the description for Low Power Mode to better explain what it does. Apple has also changed the Transcribe Calls feature's name in the Live Captions setting to Save Call Transcripts. Not only that, but Apple has also made the feature's description state more clearly that call participants will be alerted that the call is being transcribed. A feature introduced in the first developer beta is the new Recovery Assistant, which appears to allow users to find and solve issues that stop their devices from booting properly. Now in the second beta, Apple has officially mentioned the existence of this the ability to restore an iPhone or iPad require connection to a separate device. This can be an issue for people who don't have easy access to one, likely forcing them to head to an Apple repair center to sort things out. While Apple aims the developer beta at people who design software for the iPhone, anyone with an Apple ID can download the iOS 26 developer beta if they wish. Still, given that this is unfinished software, you may be better off waiting until the more stable public beta arrives in July. If you do want to try out the beta now, we'd recommend putting it on a device that you don't rely on for your everyday use. Any iPhone released since the iPhone 11 in 2019 will support the iOS 26 developer beta, though some new features require a phone that supports Apple Intelligence.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Apple releases iOS 26 beta 2: Check out the expected date, features, how to download, and more
iOS 26 beta 2 released: Apple has just released iOS 26 Beta 2, marking the next phase of its bold, unified operating system strategy unveiled at WWDC 2025. This latest beta update brings fresh enhancements to the new Liquid Glass design, refined CarPlay, Apple Intelligence features, and deeper integration across Phones, Messages, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet. For developers and early adopters, Beta 2 offers a more transparent window into Apple's vision for a more expressive, intelligent, and cohesive experience across all devices. With the public beta just around the corner, now's the time to explore how these updates refine everyday interactions, make communication smarter, and elevate the overall iPhone experience. Stick around to discover what sets this beta apart. iOS 26 beta 2 release date iOS 26 is now in the developer beta stage following its WWDC debut. The final version is anticipated to launch in mid-September 2025, with the iPhone 17 series launch event, while the public beta is anticipated to be made available by Apple in early July 2025. How to download iOS 26 beta 2? Only developers can currently access the iOS 26 beta 2 version. Next month is when the public beta is anticipated to launch. Developers can access it via via the Apple Developer Program. Those already signed up for the program can select iOS 26 Developer Beta from the Beta Updates row on the Settings > General > Software Update screen. iOS 26 beta 2: Will be available in these iPhones With the iOS 26 update, Apple still supports the latest iPhone models. The whole lineup of iPhones 16, 15, 14, and 13, the iPhone 12 series, and the iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer) are anticipated to be compatible, along with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and 17 Air. This update might not be available for older models, such as the iPhone 11 and before. Users must have 6GB to 8GB of free space on their device to install iOS 26. To guarantee a successful and seamless installation, the update also requires that the phone be plugged in or the battery be charged at least 50%. It also requires a steady Wi-Fi connection. iOS 26 beta 2 features iOS 26 offers several clever and practical enhancements. The lock screen clock now fills the entire screen, making it seem more contemporary. For a cleaner experience, Safari has been revamped with edge-to-edge browsing and a floating tab bar. With fewer buttons and a more concentrated design, the Camera app is now easier to use. The new Call Screening function in the Phone app allows your iPhone to answer or hold calls automatically. You can now see live typing indicators, create polls in group chats, and even customize or set AI-generated chat backgrounds in the Messages app. Live Translation, which enables real-time Translation during text chats, FaceTime calls, and other interactions, is among the most interesting features. Apple Maps is also becoming more intelligent. Sharing visited locations with friends is much simpler; it can also recognize your typical routes and send traffic alerts before you depart. Visual Intelligence is yet another essential feature. Thanks to this feature, your iPhone can better comprehend what's on your screen. For instance, you can capture a screenshot and ask your phone to look up more information, make calendar events, or identify apparel. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Liquid Glass 太透明？Apple 在新 iOS 26 beta 裡把控制中心改得更清楚了
Apple 全新的 Liquid Glass 設計在 WWDC 2025 一公開便引發了巨大的爭議，如今隨著第二版開發者 beta 上線，Apple 從善如流對一些地方做了改進。在新的 iOS 26 beta 裡，之前被不少人詬病過於透明以致於顯示不清的控制中心被改得更加清楚。Apple 增加了控制中心出現時背景的顏色深度和模糊程度，這樣前面「玻璃」上的圖示和文字就會更容易看清了。 Control Center is now darker and much more blurred in iOS 26 beta 2 — 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) June 23, 2025 除此之外，macOS Tahoe 還還原了一項老傳統。在上個 beta 裡被翻轉了左右顏色的 Finder 圖示現在又變了回去，Apple 在這個細節上沒什麼意義的顛覆，估計也是收到了不少的投訴吧？ 更多內容： iOS 26 領 Apple 全平台換上「Liquid Glass」設計，還有更簡化相機和更豐富聊天工具 macOS Tahoe 26 主打 Spotlight 搜尋升級，還有「Liquid Glass」設計和全新電話 app 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
