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A brand new iOS 19 function will supposedly sync public Wi-Fi login and captive portal particulars throughout your Apple units. iPhones already sync Wi-Fi community particulars throughout all units linked to the identical Apple ID.
Nonetheless, with public networks, a captive portal introduces further steps. Whereas small, the function ought to make logging into lodge Wi-Fi networks extra handy.
Apple desires to take away the trouble of logging into public Wi-Fi networks
In contrast to common Wi-Fi networks, connecting to a wi-fi community in motels, airports or workplace buildings brings up a captive portal. You should fill out your private particulars earlier than connecting to the web. Each time you add a brand new Apple machine to the Wi-Fi community, you must repeat the method.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, in his newest Energy On e-newsletter, reveals {that a} new iOS 19 function will hopefully resolve this inconvenience. It’ll sync your captive Wi-Fi entry particulars throughout different Apple units linked to your account, together with iPad and Mac. So, when you join your iPhone, you’ll be able to seamlessly get your different units onboard that community.
Apple could introduce this function as one in every of many quality-of-life enhancements in iOS 19.
iOS 19 could possibly be all about its huge visible overhaul
Leaks thus far level to Apple specializing in an enormous visible redesign with iOS 19. The OS will supposedly function squircle icons and revamped system apps, according to the visionOS’ design language. Whereas the subsequent iOS launch could not pack many AI options, it’ll apparently get different main options. This consists of exterior show assist on iPhones with USB-C, with a Stage Supervisor-like interface extending their display screen house.
The replace can even enhance the AirPods and acquire assist for reside translation, turning them right into a pocket translator.
iPadOS 19 will sport even greater options, with Apple purportedly bringing a macOS-like multitasking and app window administration to its iPads.
WWDC25 begins June 9, 2025, so we solely have to attend for lower than a month earlier than Apple formally takes the wraps off all of the iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 options.
