Project Fi is about to make switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data painless, adding always-on VPN
(Android Police)

Google`s long-term plans for its MVNO carrier, Project Fi, remain uncertain. But for the time being, the carrier is continuing to roll out new software features. No, Fi isn`t getting RCS support — but it is starting to test an always-on VPN service and improved network switching. Wi-Fi Assistant, a VPN that would automatically kick in on public Wi-Fi networks, was first introduced as a Project Fi exclusive feature. In 2016, it started rolling out to all Google phones, regardless if the user was a Fi subscriber or not. Read MoreProject Fi is about to make switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data painless, adding always-on VPN was written by the awesome team at Android Police.