Andre Yoskowitz
20 Feb 2014 21:29
According to sources, Google is building an app that would help you automatically connect to wireless hotspots such as those offered by Starbucks.
Google is supposedly testing the iOS and Android versions of the app at its headquarters.
The current process for many Wi-Fi networks can be a bit tedious. You usually have to find the access point, head to your browser and then agree to a terms page.
For 7000 Starbucks locations, AT&T formerly provided the Internet service but Google will now do so. The search giant is expected to use encrypted networks, and there is the possibility Google will use the app to install a dedicated security certificate using your Google account, allowing for automatic authentication whenever a connection is available.