Apple's upcoming iOS 9 will be equipped with a Wi-Fi Assist, which will keep track of Wi-Fi signal levels when you are using the wireless connection on your phone and if it detects a low signal, it will switch to mobile data automatically. The new feature is designed to enable users to connect to the internet with minimal disruption, Daily Mail reported.
You don't need wireless charging mats, because now you can charge stuff over Wi-Fi. A team of researchers recently showcased "Power over WiFi" system that is capable of charging things from up to eight meters away.
Amazon has signed a deal with JetBlue under which Amazon Prime members will get free, unlimited access to in-flight Wi-Fi. The speed will be fast enough to stream videos.
Sprint and Boingo are partnering to provide users access to free Wi-Fi at around 35 airports in the U.S.
A newly revealed bug in iOS can force iPhones and iPads into restart loops, repeatedly crashing and rebooting, all with the help of a Wi-Fi network.
Google Flight search, launched few weeks ago, has now been integrated with Routehappy to provide an extensive list of information related to the flights that includes WiFi and power outlets to charge devices.
Eye-Fi has announced a new 32GB WiFi SD card, called Mobi Pro, which according to the company is the "most powerful wireless SD card ever."
Freewheel - a company that plans to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi calling monster - has launched nationwide plans. Starting with $9.95/month plan you say "goodbye data limits."
Marriott has officially withdrawn the petition to the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) for guidance on whether it could limit its guests ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks. The hotel chain has decided to simply drop the whole practice completely.
Cablevision System Corp is introducing a wireless Internet phone service to give users an alternative to pricier data plans from cellular companies like Verizon and AT&T, the company said on Monday.
"Marriott International listens to its customers, and we will not block guests from using their personal Wi-Fi devices at any of our managed hotels," the hotel chain issued a statement in the light of customers protests. The hotel chain will look for other methods to maintain Internet security on hotel properties.
Microsoft Corporation and Google Inc have joined to object the petition filed by Hotel Marriott that asks the right to block personal Wi-Fi hotspots in premises of the hotel. Google and Microsoft objected that devices with capability to infer with radio signals are illegal.
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