Facebook is rolling out a tool across iPhone and Android, enabling users to find their nearest public WiFi hotspots. Located under the 'More' tab, the Find WiFi feature needs to be turned on to function, although activating it also turns on Facebook's Location History feature, which allows brands to send targeted ads. Find WiFi is Facebook's first foray into facilitating WiFi access and could help international travellers avoid heavy roaming costs, or help people living in areas with slow or costly mobile data.
Facebook is rolling out a tool across iPhone and Android, enabling users to find their nearest public WiFi hotspots. Located under the 'More' tab, the Find WiFi feature needs to be turned on to function, although activating it also turns on Facebook's Location History feature, which allows brands to send targeted ads. Find WiFi is Facebook's third foray into facilitating WiFi access and could help international travellers avoid heavy roaming costs, or help people living in areas with slow or costly mobile data.