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Top 4 Best Apps For Mobile Wi-Fi Posted: 29 Aug 2011 03:11 AM PDT If you reached this article searching for some of the best Wi-Fi Finder App for iPhone or Android, then its your lucky day. Admit it or not, it's official: we're addicted to smartphones. One of the most common uses of our mobiles is to surf the web, download apps, send emails and update social networking sites. If you look carefully you'll notice that all of these popular activities need an internet connection. Nearly all smartphones, particularly more recent ones, have the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network such as a public hot spot or even a home internet connection. However, the problem arises when you need to access the internet but there's no Wi-Fi connection within range – what do you do? There are several apps available from app stores on Android and iOS that can help you access the internet when you need it most, whether they turn your mobile into a modem or guide you to the nearest hotspot. JiWire Wi-Fi Finder This app does pretty much what it says on the tin – it finds Wi-Fi connections. There are nearly half a million Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, yet when you need one, you can never find one. The Wi-Fi Finder app allows you to search for free and paid hotspots that are in your area, call the location, and even get directions to it. Available for free on Android and iPhone. Wi-Fi Fixer If you find that you often have problems with blocked, disabled or disconnected Wi-Fi connections then this app is the perfect solution. It maintains your Wi-Fi connection automatically and works around the bugs blocking your internet access. Available for £0.60 on Android Y5 Battery Saver Leaving your Wi-Fi connection open drains your battery leaving you caught short when you need to call a cab home or check emails. However, this little app turns your Wi-Fi connection on and off automatically when you save that specific connection, meaning that you don't have to worry about switching Wi-Fi on and off all the time or a drained battery. Available for free on Android. MyWi Sometimes you will find yourself miles away from the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot, you will need to tether your smartphone. The iPhone app MyWi allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot immediately, allowing you to connect your laptop/computer to a connection straight away. This app has been voted the best tethering app available but it does come at a cost. Available for $19.99 on iPhone Guest Author: This is a guest article from Choose, a site that can help users find mobile phone deals as well as the best broadband deals in the UK.

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