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Boingo Software for Macintosh (v.1.8-alpha)

Zeeni — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:06:51 +0000

Check out the latest release of Boingo software for Macintosh! This update is faster and less prone to connection errors than previous versions. The updated software is more customer-friendly, sporting a new user interface with updated instructions and more error details. It even alerts you when you’re trying to use an account that’s incompatible with your device, recommends the correct plan type, and can instantly update your plan so you can get online quickly. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.” This version supports Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Click here to download

Android Client 1.5 Release Candidate

Jim — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:45:47 +0000

A new version of our client for Android phones is now available! In addition to helping you identify and log into Boingo hotspots with your Boingo Mobile account, this client also features mapping, allowing you quickly find the closest Boingo Hotspot.

This is our release candidate; a supported version should be available soon.

Click this link using your Android Browser to start the installation.

Note that this is a pre-release that is not yet officially supported. Please do not contact Boingo Customer support.

Blackberry Client Release

Jim — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:37:02 +0000

Our client for BlackBerry phones will be available on boingo.com soon, but you can grab it now right here! This client will help you identify and log into hotspots with your Boingo Mobile account. You should download the client directly to your BlackBerry.

Blackberry Client Download

In order to use this software you will need a BlackBerry device that is Wi-Fi equipped with BlackBerry OS version 4.5 or newer. If you tried the Beta, be sure to update to this newer version.

Boingo Software for Macintosh: RC1

Jonathan — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:25:05 +0000

If you have a Boingo laptop account for your Mac, you should try out the release candidate version of our software. Additions in the new 1.7 version include support for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, OS X 10.5 Leopard and dynamic Boingo software updates.

Download Boingo Wi-Fi for Mac

Please note: This release does not support 64-bit kernels.

Update: Some customers have reported that the v1.7 for Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 shows a dialog every 24 hours indicating that the “software is up-to-date”. We apologize for this error and have prepared a fix for you. If you are affected by this problem, please install this version and the window will no longer be presented to you.

Boingo IAP Remover for Nokia N97

Kishore — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:30:40 +0000

The Nokia N97 comes pre-loaded with three months of free Boingo Wi-Fi. Like other native N97 applications (Contacts, Calendar), the Boingo application is pre-installed and cannot be removed. The first time you launch Boingo, a Boingo IAP (Internet Access Point) will be created under Internet Destinations. However, if you choose not to activate your free Boingo account, neither the application nor the IAP will interfere with your other connections.

If you wish to remove the Boingo IAP, simply run the “Boingo IAP Remover,” which removes the IAP (if present) from your device.

If at a later time, you wish to activate your free Boingo account, simply re-launch the application, which will re-create the Boingo IAP.

Boingo Finder

Ranjeet — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:13:03 +0000

Boingo Finder is an offline Boingo Hotspot locator that helps you locate Boingo Hotspots around the world. If you don’t have internet connectivity and are unable to browse the list of Hotspots on the Boingo website, use this nifty tool to search for Hotspots by country, city, state, category or zip/postal code and find a hotspot near you.

Download Boingo Finder for PC 1.0 Prerelease

Note that this is a pre-release that is not yet officially supported. Please do not contact Boingo Customer support. If you encounter any issues or have any comments, please post them in the Windows Laptop Forum

Boingo Mobile for Nokia S60 0.10 Prerelease

Kishore — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:01:25 +0000

A single Universal installer for all Nokia S60 devices supporting Wi-Fi. If you have a Boingo Mobile account and a Nokia S60 device, then you should try this client to connect to thousands of Boingo Hotspots worldwide. You can also use the client to register for a new Boingo Mobile account if you dont have one.

Download Boingo client for Nokia S60 devices

You can search for a list of Boingo Hotspots here

Note that this is a pre-release client. Please do not contact Boingo customer support. A forum will be setup shortly to discuss any issues encountered.

Supported devices: Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic, 5530 Xpressmusic, 5630 Xpressmusic, 5730 Xpressmusic, 6710 Navigator, N78, N79, N80, N81, N82, N85, N86, N91, N92, N93, N95, N96, E51, E52, E55, E60, E61, E63, E65, E66, E70, E71, E75, E90
(Note that on Nokia N97 the client is already preloaded and hence you wont be able to install this one.)

Boingo Software for Windows (v.1.7-prerelease)

Phillip — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:32:16 +0000

If you have a Boingo laptop account and a PC you should try out this latest version of our software for Windows XP and Vista. It’s the intelligence behind the scenes that make connecting to Boingo Wi-Fi easy.

Download Boingo Wi-Fi for PC 1.7 Prerelease

Escaped from the labs: New Android Client

Niels — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:46:18 +0000

It appeared in the Android Market last week, and, today it’s official: Boingo’s Wi-Fi client for Android has escaped from the labs. The Android application will help you login to any Boingo hotspot, and we’re very pleased that it can also notify you proactively when you’re in a hotspot, with no more guess work.

To install the app, go to Market on your phone and search for Boingo.

With this official release support is now available. For any questions or comments, please email mobilesupport@boingo.com

Note that the neatest hotspot mapping function is not yet available as part of the client. Just install the Boingo Hotspot Map for Android Beta to get mapping support.

Boingo Hotspot Map for Android Beta

Jim — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:02:52 +0000

Boingo just made finding hotspots easier than ever! Our new application, a location-aware mapping utility, displays nearby Boingo hotspots on your Android phone.

Click this link using your Android Browser to start the installation.

At present, the locations listed are limited to North America. Stay tuned, we’re working on the rest of the world…

Note that this is a pre-release that is not yet officially supported. Please do not contact Boingo Customer support. If you encounter any issues or have any comments, Please post in our Android Beta forum.