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Share your iPhone's cellular connection with your Mac via USB. Monitor live speeds, data usage by service, and network details. Offers DNS customization and diagnostic tools for your cellular connection.
What's New in CellGlide
2.3.0
October 17, 2026
• Linux computers and OpenWrt routers: install CellGlide on them and they go online through your iPhone, just like a Mac • Encrypted DNS now supports DNS over TLS, with a Quad9 preset; enter tls://server as a custom address • Fixed lost UDP packets when the computer uploads through the phone, so video calls and HTTP/3 sites are steadier • Home lets you know when a new version is available • Rate CellGlide from Settings › About • A speed test that loses the connection midway now shows as failed instead of reporting a speed that's too low • Destination map: arcs stay visible when a destination is in the same region as your exit • Traffic statistics recognize more services, including Disney+, App Store and software updates, Tailscale, Firefox, Ubuntu, Snapchat and Yahoo
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What is CellGlide?
CellGlide allows you to share your iPhone's cellular data connection with your Mac using a USB cable. It provides detailed insights into your data usage, live network speeds, and traffic breakdown by service.
How does CellGlide share my internet connection?
CellGlide shares your iPhone's cellular connection with your Mac exclusively over a USB cable. It requires the installation of a separate client application on your Mac, available from the developer's website.
Can CellGlide be used over Wi-Fi or hotspot?
No, CellGlide is designed to work only with local connections forwarded over USB. It does not support Wi-Fi, hotspot, or other local network devices for sharing your internet connection.
Does CellGlide show how much data each app uses?
CellGlide breaks down traffic by destination main domain, such as YouTube or WeChat, and by protocols like HTTPS and DNS. It does not record full URLs or content, and service categories are estimates.
What are the requirements to use CellGlide?
You need an iPhone with iOS 17+, an active cellular data plan, a USB data cable, and a Mac with Apple silicon running macOS 13+. The CellGlide Mac client must also be installed.
Does CellGlide have ads?
No, CellGlide does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing utility features without interruptions.
How often is CellGlide updated?
The latest version of CellGlide is 1.1.0, last updated on October 2, 2026. Updates are provided by the developer, Xi Wang, to improve functionality and compatibility.
What is the user rating for CellGlide?
CellGlide has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 review. This indicates a highly positive reception from its current user base.







