iPhones Welcomes Google Fi VPN On Spring As Service Exits Beta And Adds More Features

iPhone will welcome Google’s Fi VPN this spring as the software giant brings in a list of improvements on the service formerly known as Project Fi.

On Feb. 9, along with the celebration of the Safer Internet Day, Google announced that it is rolling out several improvements to Fi VPN in spring. One significant innovation is the software giant’s plan to roll out the service to iPhones.

“Everyone should have easy access to tools that protect their personal information,” Google said. “That’s why we’re expanding access to the VPN to iPhone so that it will be available for everyone using Fi.”

When Google launched the Project VPN in November 2018, it was only available to phones on Android Pie. The service ran in beta versions since then.

Now Google is confirming that Fi VPN will officially exit beta on Android. This means the service will be available for public release starting this spring.

“This means you can get the benefits of the VPN while also getting a faster, stronger connection across your apps and services,” Google’s website posted.

Fi VPN will help stop identified robocalls and scams by sending in spam warnings and blocking. Subscribers will also have the option to block specific numbers from texting or calling them.

Google also makes it easier for subscribers to learn more about privacy and security features. The new privacy and security hub on Android phones will provide tools and information for users to have full control of their privacy in just one tap.

Fi VPN also protects a user's phone number against theft. “On Fi, you receive extra layers of protection by default, including a robust account recovery process and notifications for suspicious activity,” Google said. “You can also enable 2-step verification for more protection," a statement from the tech giant added.

Fi VPN lets subscribers stream, browse and download on an encrypted private network. They will have the option to route the traffic to a Google-run VPN.

Meanwhile, a Google representative clarified that the users’ traffic will not be tied to their phone numbers or Google account. The company added that Google cannot read the otherwise encrypted traffic.