The updated status bar icon for Wi-Fi signal strength we spotted in Android 16 Beta 3. The battery level icon, however, is significantly different, showcasing a dynamic color scheme.

If your Wi-Fi icon is less than full, in other words, you can probably stand to improve your connection. There’s no built-in method of getting more details, even in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.

As for WiFi extenders, these are devices that can extend the reach of your existing WiFi network by repeating the signal. They’re not as effective as mesh routers, but can cost as little as $20.

On Windows 11, you can check if your computer has a good wireless signal through the Taskbar, Settings, Control Panel, PowerShell, and Command Prompt, and here I will show you how.

How to measure your Wi-Fi strength on Android devices. On an Android device, the little Wi-Fi icon on the right of the status bar is the first indicator of how strong your Wi-Fi signal is, though ...