Apple has somewhat surprisingly approved an app which offers free USB tethering from your 3G-enabled iPhone and iPad devices. iTether may not be around too long so get it while the going's good.
An app, which allows unlimited tethering to your laptop from your iPhone or iPad's 3G has arrived on the App Store... but for how long?
The iTether app, which costs a one-off fee of £10.49, has somehow made its way through Apple's notoriously scrupulous approval process, despite the company's partnerships with the mobile phone networks that charge extra for using your iPhone or iPad as a hotspot.
"Tether is an application that allows your Mac and PC to take advantage of your smartphone's data plan, providing you access to the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your smartphone," says the description on the App Store.
You'll need to download software to your PC or Mac laptop and plug your iDevice into the USB port and you'll be good to go.
It is unlikely that the app will remain on the store for too much longer, as soon as the networks get wind of how much money they could potentially lose. So, download it now before it's gone for good.
Link: 9to5 Mac
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Chris Smith studied journalism at Liverpool John Moores University, graduating with a First Class degree. He joined T3.com as video producer and editor, but you can also find articles written by Chris on the topics of gaming, wrestling, phones, future tech, mobile payment systems, tablets, streaming services, apps, and much more.
-
One of iPhone's upcoming new features is subtle but very welcome
iOS 18 will bring one of our favourite Mac features to help personalise your iPhone
By Carrie Marshall Published
-
Yes, you can play PS1 games on an iPhone, here's how
Emulators are hitting iOS big time
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Apple iPhone 8 Pro revealed to feature an OLED display upgrade
The CEO of Sharp has announced Apple’s next big move for the iPhone Pro
By Luke Edwards Published
-
Google Pixel phones just got another major free upgrade to make life easier
Google's December 'Pixel Drop' brings enhanced Gemini features and more
By Mike Lowe Published
-
This Xiaomi smart coffee machine brews coffee and froths milk simultaneously – but there’s a catch
Xiaomi claims to have made the world’s smartest coffee maker
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published