Public Wi-Fi networks can pose a number of risks, from possible data theft to malware infection. Apple also understands this, which is why the company has patented a technology for evaluating Wi-Fi networks. It is reported by Mac Observer.
The company's new technology will use crowdsourced data to map Wi-Fi access points. This will allow the user to return information about the reliability and security of each nearby network.
Apple devices will collect data about the available networks to which they connect, without sharing confidential information or the location of device owners.
After the necessary data is collected, it will be sent to the company's servers, where it will be determined whether the checked access points are safe, and then they will be marked accordingly. The marks include "High Quality", "Popular", "Suspicious", etc.
The new technology can be used in future versions of iOS, MacOS, and other operating systems.