5G software update is coming to iPhones in December! Check compatible Apple models, in-built modes for data usage
Apple is working with network carrier partners in India to bring the 5G experience.
By ET Online | Updated:
The announcement comes in the midst of mounting pressure by India on Apple to roll out the software update to enable 5G services in the country for iPhone user.
The iPhone users will finally get to experience the effects of 5G in India as Apple speeds up the launch process and prepares to roll out the update by December this year.
The Cupertino-based giant revealed that it is working with carrier partners in India to bring the 5G experience to iPhones. The announcement comes in the midst of mounting pressure by India on Apple to roll out the software update to enable 5G services in the country for iPhone users.
"We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed,” Apple said in a statement on Wednesday.
The tech giant further revealed that the software will be rolled out in December. “5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December,” Apple added.
If things go smoothly, then iPhone users may get to enjoy 5G experience in India in December after the tech giant rolls out the software update.
Several network carrier providers in India have already announced the launch of 5G services, however, several smartphone manufacturers are yet to roll out updates to support 5G. While many Android smartphones have already enabled 5G support to their devices in India, Apple is yet to follow the path.
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The iPhone 14 series including iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12 series along with the iPhone SE (3rd Gen) are the Apple smartphones that are compatible with 5G set-up and just need a software update from the tech giant to support the service.
Getting the 5G services activated on Apple smartphones will take a while as the company will need to check for bugs, test the compatibility with the network providers and more.
iPhone Features For 5G If you're in an area that has 5G coverage for your carrier and your 5G cellular plan has been activated, then you'll see a 5G icon in the status bar of your iPhone.
On Apple smartphones, the default settings are optimised for battery life, data usage which is based on your data plan. Users can also customise these options for when to use 5G and how much data certain apps consume on the iPhone.
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iPhone users can find these options by clicking on the Settings button and going to Cellular, then clicking on Cellular Data Options. If you're using Dual SIM, go to Settings > Cellular and choose the number whose options you want to change.
Different Data Modes Apple offers different options to control, manage and set-up your data consumption limit on the iPhone. Let’s take a look at what these modes offers:
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Allow More Data on 5G: If you select this mode, then it enables higher data-usage features for apps and system tasks. These include higher-quality FaceTime, high-definition content on Apple TV, Apple Music songs and videos, iOS updates over cellular, and automatic iCloud backups.
With this setting, your iPhone can automatically use 5G instead of Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi connectivity is slow or insecure on a network you visit occasionally.
Standard: This data mode allows automatic updates and background tasks on cellular, and uses standard quality settings for video and FaceTime. This is generally the default mode.
Low Data Mode: If you want to restrict or limit your data consumption, then Low Data Mode is the best option for you. It helps reduce Wi-Fi and cellular-data usage by pausing automatic updates and background tasks.
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