- AdGuard VPN is now available in Firefox for Android
- Version 2.8 also features improvements to the user interface.
- The company recently opened its VPN protocol
Is Firefox on your phone non-negotiable and the magic of AdGuard VPN a no-brainer? Then a new update from the ad blocker specialist could make your day.
The company has just released a new version that extends AdGuard’s VPN functionality to Firefox for Android. This means that Firefox users can now install AdGuard VPN as a mobile extension, enjoying the same benefits and features that were previously only enabled for desktop computers.
Only for Mozilla lovers
“This update is definitely for those who prefer ‘fox’ among browsers,” AdGuard said in a statement about X.
Until version 2.8, users could only use AdGuard’s VPN capabilities through a full VPN app, leaving Firefox users with two options: use AdGuard on mobile devices through a different browser or turn to another VPN provider.
The new version eliminates the dilemma, allowing users to activate the AdGuard VPN extension directly from their browser settings to automatically enjoy data protection, encrypted connections, location masking and smooth, uninterrupted streaming right in the mobile browser.
You can also benefit from AdGuard’s quantum-resistant encryption, which the company recently integrated into its software to ensure data protection against new threats posed by quantum computing.
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Additionally, the new version features a revamped interface that improves the streaming experience, including new icons that help identify the best streaming locations.
By clicking on each icon, you will be able to find out which streaming services (such as Netflix, Disney or Hulu) are available in each location, to select the one that offers the best streaming experience to watch your favorite shows without unexpected buffering.
The provider also said it simplified the interface to minimize visual clutter, making the experience even more pleasant.
Installation is very simple, AdGuard explains in a blog post:
- Simply open Firefox on Android and touch the three points in the browser’s address bar.
- So select “extensions”.
- AND add your VPN to the list to install it and access the service.
It’s an open source world
Firefox and open source enthusiasts tend to go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that the update comes a few weeks after AdGuard decided to open source its custom VPN protocol. trust tunnel.
The VPN, which promises to bypass censorship by mimicking normal web traffic, is currently available open source to “use, run, modify, extend and develop,” the provider said.
With a new VPN browser extension, the provider further strengthens its relationship with the ecosystem, expanding its accessibility in Firefox and inviting users to provide feedback on version 2.8 or suggest features or changes on GitHub.
At the same time, the move suggests that the Cyprus-based company is really focused on prioritizing usability for all modes, as version 2.8 was released the same week as version 2.9 for Windows.
The latter promises better accessibility and streaming navigation throughout the app, transforming its privacy solutions into a more inclusive tool. It even builds on version 2.8 by introducing screen readers to ensure that Internet protection is easy to manage for everyone, no matter how they interact with the VPN software, bringing together everyone from beginners to experts.
