How to Turn on Google Pixel's Wi-Fi Assistant to Get Secure Access on Open Networks

The Pixel and Pixel XL come with an awesome data-saving feature called Wi-Fi Assistant that automatically connects to open internet hotspots, then creates a secure VPN on your device to keep your data safe. When you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, internet speeds are generally faster, and you aren't using costly mobile data—and with the Pixel's Wi-Fi Assistant on, all of your internet activity is funneled through a firewall of sorts, making it about as secure as it gets. But for some reason, the Wi-Fi Assistant feature is not enabled by default on Google's new flagships, which means you'll... more



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