Developers from Opera Software have announced that users of the mobile version of the Android OS browser can now use a free VPN service, just as they did before the closure of the Opera VPN service. A beta version of the browser with this feature was previously available, and now the build has reached release.
It is stated that the new service is free, unlimited, and easy to use. Its use will help protect users' data, which is particularly relevant when working on public Wi-Fi networks.
There are already over 650 million people in the world using services VPN. With Opera, they can now use a free service without registration that enhances online privacy and increases security,” said Peter Wallman, Senior Vice President of Opera Browser for Android.
It is reported that the channel is encrypted using a 256-bit key. Additionally, when the VPN is enabled, it hides the user's physical location and makes it difficult to track their online behavior. Activity data is not stored, and no registration information is recorded. Furthermore, users can select the region through which their traffic will be routed.
“The fact is that users are at risk when connecting to public Wi-Fi without a VPN,” Wallman noted. “By enabling the Opera VPN service in the browser, users significantly complicate information theft by third parties and can avoid being tracked. Users no longer need to worry about whether they can protect their personal data in such situations or how they can do it.”
The new Opera for Android is available for download on Google Play; however, the availability of the update depends on the region, so it may take a couple of days.
Source: 3dnews.ru
