In this tutorial, we show you how you can change the speedometer megabit scale in the popular Speedtest app for iPhone, iPad, and Android phone.
How to change the speedometer scale in the Speedtest app
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How to run a network speed test from Terminal window on Mac
Learn how to perform a network speed test right from the Terminal window on your Mac.
Visualize your carrier’s 5G coverage with Speedtest maps on your iPhone
Speedtest maps are now available in the iPhone app. Now you can visualize your carrier's 5G service coverage, view network coverage and more.
How to see your download and upload speeds on Mac
Learn how to check the download and upload speed on your Mac and what's considered a good Internet speed for everyday tasks.
How to unlock custom app icons, skins, and more in the Speedtest app
Tons of people, myself included, use online speed tests to verify their internet connection’s download and upload speeds. By far one of the most popular options in this department is the Speedtest.net app by OOKLA.
Considering replacing your battery? New video shows impressive performance gains if you do
A new video uploaded by Bennett Sorbo shows an iPhone 6s running through several CPU-intensive tasks with, and without a damaged battery. He runs through different apps, plays games and videos, and even throws a Geekbench benchmark test at it.
Galaxy Note 7 vs. iPhone 6s real-life speed test proves specs aren’t everything
In spite of running Qualcomm’s latest 64-bit Snapdragon 820 processor with four CPU cores, Adreno 530 graphics and 4GB of RAM, Samsung's latest Galaxy Note 7 phablet delivers embarrassing real-world performance when pitted against almost-a-year-older iPhone 6s and its in-house designed A9 chip with two CPU cores and just 2GB of RAM.
As seen in this side-by-side video comparison from YouTuber PhoneBuff, the iPhone 6s easily beats the latest Note when it comes to loading apps and games, thanks to the combination of efficient iOS software and Apple's custom-designed hardware.
Tip: measure your Internet download speed with Netflix’s new minimal tool
Netflix just rolled out a nicely done, simple-to-use way for consumers to estimate what speed their Internet service provider is providing.
Though not a network engineer’s analysis and diagnostic suite, the web-based application is minimal, fast and ad-free, unlike Ookla's ubiquitous Speedtest.net website and the associated mobile app.
Here's how you can quickly measure your download speed with Netflix's new tool.
How to fix slow App Store downloads on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
In this piece, we'll discuss why apps may download very slowly on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV despite having a good internet connection. We'll also go over some troubleshooting steps to fix this problem.
Changing your router’s DNS settings to increase speed and security
At times, you may experience slow hiccups while trying to use the internet from your home. Sometimes, these problems can be attributed to your router's DNS settings because your ISP may not always have the best DNS server speeds.
Your DNS server settings can also affect your security as you use the internet because some DNS servers come with built-in firewalls and security measures to prevent you from opening malicious or phishing websites, while others don't do anything at all to protect you.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how you can edit the DNS settings on your wireless router if you're experiencing slower internet speeds than you should be.
iPhone 6s Plus vs MacBook Pro: Exporting 4K video from iMovie
By now, it's well documented how fast the new A9 processor is in the iPhone 6s. The benchmarks show a marked improvement over last year's iPhone 6, and it even compares nicely with the iPad Air 2.
The iPhone 6s benchmarks better than the entry-level 12" MacBook, and compares nicely with some the earlier generations of MacBook Airs. Needless to say, this device is quite something from a technical perspective. So much so, that I thought it would be fun to compare it with my MacBook Pro.
I decided to install iMovie on my Mac, and compare a 4K export between it and the iPhone 6s. By no means is this a scientific test, but the results paint a general picture that may surprise some people.
Video shows side by side speed comparison of all 10 iPhone models
YouTube channel EverythingApplePro posted an interesting video this weekend, showing multiple side by side speed comparison tests of all 10 iPhone models. This includes the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and the original iPhone.
The clip, which is about 4 minutes long, shows a wide range of speed tests such as shutdown, startup, webpage loading, and even a GeekBench benchmark test. For the most part everything works out like you'd expect, with the newer devices outpacing their predecessors, but there are a few surprises.