New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Android is introducing a new option in Wi-Fi hotspot settings that combines the speed of 6 GHz WiFi with the wide compatibility of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. This will maximise both performance and device support. This dual-band hotspot option is designed to deliver the fastest speeds while ensuring older devices with limited compatibility can still connect without issues.

Right now, Android smartphones use the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for creating a hotspot, which limits access to the speeds of the faster 6 GHz bands supported by modern devices. While the 6 GHz band offers higher throughput thanks to wider channels, it has a shorter range and is not supported by many older devices. This has forced users to choose between speed ...