New Update Android will soon make it easier to connect to some public Wi-Fi networks

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TL;DR
  • Google is preparing to have Android open Captive Portal pages in an Android Custom Tab instead of an Android WebView.
  • A Captive Portal is a web page that many public Wi-Fi networks present before they allow your device to connect.
  • By opening these web pages in Android Custom Tabs, they’ll have access to your autofill and session data, making it easier to sign in when needed.
 
This is a great update from Google. It's going to make connecting to public Wi-Fi networks much more seamless, especially for those who frequently use such networks. The integration of autofill and session data will definitely expedite the sign-in process.
 

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