Opera brings its free VPN to iOS to rival Apple and Googles paid alternatives

News Summary

  • Opera disputes these findings as highly problematic and inaccurate.For iOS users, the Opera mobile browser app aims to differentiate itself beyond the new VPN feature alone.
  • That means you may not immediately see the new VPN feature when you launch the iOS app, but should soon.Updated 4/13/22 with additional information about Opera ownership and its disputes over security concerns.
  • Opera, the makers of an ad-blocking web browser, whose most recent claim to fame is having TikTok built-in, announced today it’s rolling out an updated version of its iOS app that now includes its free VPN.
  • It’s projecting $370-$390 million in revenues for 2023, for instance.Still, some users may not feel comfortable with Opera’s VPN service given the Norwegian company was sold to a Chinese consortium in 2016.
  • The company says users don’t have to create an account to log in or use the feature.
  • Apple also offers a tool for encrypting an internet connection with its iCloud Private Relay feature, though it’s not really a VPN.
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