Once online, a second page will appear that includes links to more information about Chrome, as well as a download link and a suggestion to grab a copy of the browser once passengers reach their destination. The free Wi-Fi will be available to any wireless-enabled device, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. The three airlines' domestic fleets -- more than aircraft altogether -- will be equipped with the GoGo service during the promotion, Google said.
Delta is easily the biggest of the three, with nearly GoGo-equipped planes worldwide. Last year Google offered free Wi-Fi at 47 airports during 's final two months as part of a general promotion of the company's products and search engine. Google will not reprise the airport Wi-Fi giveaway this year.
According to the latest data from Web analystics firm Net Applications, Chrome accounted for 8. Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld.
Last year, in trying to keep up with their "do no evil" mantra, Google offered free Wi-Fi to Virgin America travelers during the holiday season. This year, Google is doing it again, but this time, in the name of promoting their steadily growing web browser. They're also one-upping themselves with how widely the service will be available. You can find out more about this partnership at www. Last year, many conspiracy theorists suspected that Google was offering free Wi-Fi in order to collect sensitive data from users travelling through the country.
Hopefully, this year, Google's obvious push for users to download and use Google Chrome will satiate the imaginations of those same bloggers. By advertising their speedy browser alongside free Wi-Fi, you can rest assured that Google will pick up a few users over this busy holiday travel season.
Regardless of Google's intentions, users are sure to enjoy their free in-flight Wi-Fi. Anyone plumping for the eight-core Samsung Chromebook 2 or stylish Dell Chromebook 11 still get the rest of the goodies, which includes the aforementioned heap of cloud space plus an extended Google Play Music trial.
Its omission is therefore unlikely to dissuade many from buying a newer Chromebook. Tweet Share 0 Google is no stranger to giving Chromebook owners a freebie or two. Going, Gogo, Gone The Gogo freebie was first offered with the launch of the original Samsung Chromebook way back in and carried over with subsequent product releases.
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