Since the release of iOS 13.1.2, Apple iPhone and iPad users have complained about intermittent Wi-Fi hotspot disconnects. For the most part, the complaints have gone unaddressed, but a new report from MacRumors shows Apple is likely aware of the situation.
According to the report, Apple distributed an internal document to its authorized service providers, telling them to expect customers with complaints about hotspot-connection issues, including intermittent disconnects.
Though there is no fix yet, the memo advised service providers of a workaround – simply turn the hotspot off and back on. While this is just fine for the occasional hotspot users, if you travel for business and rely on this hotspot for your on-the-road connection, this could become quite a headache.
iOS 13.4 is due out soon, and some are hoping this update will address the issue. Unfortunately, Apple has not mentioned this in any of its update notes.
Until Apple releases a patch for this issue, we recommend verifying you are connected before submitting any long forms via your Wi-Fi hotspot. Few things are more frustrating than completing a long form and hitting “submit,” only to get the dreaded “Can’t reach this page” error.
We’ll bring you updates as we learn more about Apple’s fix for this now-known hotspot issue.
-
AWS hits back at EU cloud 'gatekeeper' designation hintsNews Gatekeeper designation under the legislation would force AWS and Microsoft to make concessions
-
Is the Top500 meaningless? Not so, says US national laboratory CTOIn-depth LINPACK may measure only one process, but there are real and meaningful use cases for exascale systems
-
Why is Windows 11 so disliked by programmers – and can Microsoft do anything to change things?Windows isn't the most useful OS in the eyes of developers, with programmers preferring macOS or Linux. But is its bad reputation uncalled for?
-
AI is coming to Ubuntu: Canonical exec teases future AI features and agentic workflow capabilities for version 26.10 — but on a ‘strictly opt-in basis’News A range of new AI features are coming to Ubuntu over the next year, according to maintainers, but only providing they’re of “sufficient maturity and quality”.
-
Windows 10 extended support costs could top $7 billionNews Enterprises sticking with Windows 10 after the October deadline face huge costs
-
Tiny11 review: Windows 11 with only 2GB of RAMReview A version of Windows 11 for older machines that don't meet the full requirements
-
Red Hat Enterprise Linux becomes foundational operating system for Cohesity Data CloudNews New strategic partnership between Red Hat and Cohesity aims to drive innovation in the data security and management space
-
Ubuntu shifts to four-week update cycleNews Critical fixes will also come every two weeks, mitigating the issues involved with releasing prompt patches on the old three-week cadence
-
AlmaLinux follows Oracle in ditching RHEL compatibilityNews Application binary compatibility is now the aim with 1:1 now dropped
-
How big is the Windows 10 cliff-edge?ITPro Network With some comparing the upcoming Windows 10 end of life to Windows XP, we ask members of the ITPro Network for their insight
