Google To Open Project Fi To iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus

Google's Project Fi mobile service will reportedly be adding support for Samsung, OnePlus, and iPhones. 'More handsets from existing Fi partners LG and Motorola will also gain Fi support,' reports The Verge. 'The iPhone experience is apparently 'in beta,' which is a sign that users might run into bugs or be left without some of Fi's features.' From the report: The lineup of 'Fi-ready' compatible phones -- those that Google says have been fully optimized for the network -- is fairly short: Google is currently selling the Pixel 3, 3 XL, 2 XL, LG G7, LG V35, Moto G6, and Moto X4 (Android One edition) directly through its Project Fi website.

And although Google is apparently about to widen support and officially allow more devices onto Fi, those 'Fi-friendly' phones will still offer the best overall user experience for subscribers, according to the report. It's not yet entirely clear what that means, but we should know more once Google makes a proper announcement. Either way, adding that pool of popular hardware will allow for many more consumers to give the service a shot and see if the pricing model and performance are preferable over Fi's larger competitors.

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