iOS 16.4 to Bring Massive 5G Upgrade for iPhone 14 Users

Apple is preparing to roll out its iOS 16.4 update, bringing several new features and upgrades, including a significant boost to 5G networks for iPhone 14 users.

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The iOS 16.4 update is in its development phase and is expected to be released soon.

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Apple recently released iOS 16.3 update for iPhone users with new features.

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The most significant upgrade in the latest iOS beta is its ability to support the 3.45GHz "mid-band" 5G spectrum that AT&T is introducing.

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This is a positive development, as major U.S. carriers such as T-Mobile and Verizon already have a significant mid-band presence on the iPhone.

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T-Mobile users will also benefit from iOS 16.4's inclusion of 5G Stand-Alone support.

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Additionally, the beta version has improved carriers' ability to combine cell frequencies or carrier aggregation for faster data transfer.

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During a test conducted by iClarified, AT&T's mid-band 5G was tested on an iPhone equipped with iOS 16.4 beta,

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The download speeds were up to 10 times faster than previous performance.

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This is due to the rollout of this spectrum to areas that previously lacked mid-band coverage.

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To test the new 5G bands on an iPhone 14 now, you will need to have the beta version installed.

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If you don't have the beta, you will need to wait for the full release of iOS 16.4.

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The iOS 16.4 update is expected to be available soon, with the final stable release anticipated to arrive in March.

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With this upgrade, iPhone 14 users can expect a significant 5G network performance improvement, making downloads and streaming much faster.

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iOS 16.4 to Bring Massive 5G Upgrade for iPhone 14 Users

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Apple is preparing to roll out its iOS 16.4 update, bringing several new features and upgrades, including a significant boost to 5G networks for iPhone 14 users.

Image Credit: UnSplash

The iOS 16.4 update is in its development phase and is expected to be released soon.

Image Credit: UnSplash

Apple recently released iOS 16.3 update for iPhone users with new features.

Image Credit: UnSplash

The most significant upgrade in the latest iOS beta is its ability to support the 3.45GHz "mid-band" 5G spectrum that AT&T is introducing.

Image Credit: UnSplash

5G Network Boost

This is a positive development, as major U.S. carriers such as T-Mobile and Verizon already have a significant mid-band presence on the iPhone.

Image Credit: UnSplash

5G Network Boost

T-Mobile users will also benefit from iOS 16.4's inclusion of 5G Stand-Alone support.

Image Credit: UnSplash

T-Mobile Advantage:

Additionally, the beta version has improved carriers' ability to combine cell frequencies or carrier aggregation for faster data transfer.

Image Credit: UnSplash

T-Mobile Advantage:

During a test conducted by iClarified, AT&T's mid-band 5G was tested on an iPhone equipped with iOS 16.4 beta,

Image Credit: UnSplash

Faster Download Speeds

The download speeds were up to 10 times faster than previous performance.

Image Credit: UnSplash

Faster Download Speeds

This is due to the rollout of this spectrum to areas that previously lacked mid-band coverage.

Image Credit: UnSplash

Faster Download Speeds

To test the new 5G bands on an iPhone 14 now, you will need to have the beta version installed.

Image Credit: UnSplash

iOS 16.4 Beta Version

If you don't have the beta, you will need to wait for the full release of iOS 16.4.

Image Credit: UnSplash

iOS 16.4 Beta Version

The iOS 16.4 update is expected to be available soon, with the final stable release anticipated to arrive in March.

Image Credit: UnSplash

iOS 16.4 Release Date

With this upgrade, iPhone 14 users can expect a significant 5G network performance improvement, making downloads and streaming much faster.

Image Credit: UnSplash