Introducing: iPass Open Mobile v3.0 for iOS

Thursday, January 17th, 2013 Han Dong, Sr. Product Marketing Manager

A breakthrough in Wi-Fi connectivity for Open Mobile users across the globe..

Just last week, iPass released the latest release of our Open Mobile client for iOS (for Apple™ iPhone, iPad and iPod devices). Go to iTunes to download the latest version of Open Mobile for iOS today!

Why is this latest release so important?

iPass Open Mobile v3.0 for iOS represents a tremendous leap forward for Open Mobile users. It ensures a superior user connectivity experience that’s more simplified and automated than previous versions of the client.
iPass networks now become easier to identify for Open Mobile users who are looking for a trusted and known Wi-Fi connection wherever they travel.

Mobile users will now enjoy a radically simplified Wi-Fi connectivity experience (with Background authentication) when connecting to the iPass network; and users can take advantage of the seamless, high-performance Wi-Fi network of over one million hotspots around the world.

Highlights of the new features in Open Mobile v3.0 for iOS:

Enhanced network labeling:
Qualified iPass networks are annotated in a small footnote below the SSID to inform users which SSIDs are part of the iPass network. The enhanced network labeling allows users to make a clear and informed decision on which SSID to connect to. This takes the guesswork out of knowing the difference between an iPass SSID and an open broadcast SSID while still in Settings.

No more guesswork!

Open Mobile Notification messages:
By integrating the iPass Open Mobile client with the native iOS Notification Center, the Open Mobile for iOS client can alert Open Mobile users if additional action is required to complete a connection to iPass networks.
Faster time to connection!

Automatic background authentication:
The iPass Network authentication is now performed automatically in the background after a Wi-Fi connection has been established by the iOS Wi-Fi connection manager. This new feature eliminates the need for users to manually interact with the native iOS Wi-Fi connection manager (via the iOS “Settings”) in order to select, and then interact with the Open Mobile client to complete the authenticate.

iPass Open Mobile enables organizations to provide mobile employees with seamless connectivity to the world’s largest commercial Wi-Fi network of more than one million hotspots including in-flight, hotels, airports and commercial venues around the world. Our goal is to help users stay well connected wherever they go. Be sure to download the Open Mobile client for your smartphone and tablet today.

If you haven’t updated, or have a new iPhone or iPad, go to iTunes to download the latest version of Open Mobile for iOS today!

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