Site isolation which stops third-party trackers from ‘following’ users from site to site.The point of Tor Android is that users should get exactly the same level of privacy and anonymisation they would when using the desktop versions.Īpart from a few gaps that need to be ironed out, the list of protections in 8.5 includes: In these same areas, there is often heavy surveillance and censorship online, so we made it a priority to reach these users. Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet.
Tor’s been available in Windows, Mac and Linux versions for years, but the appearance of Tor Browser for Android 8.5 is still an important jump towards the mainstream for a browser whose user base is still dominated by in-the-know privacy enthusiasts.Īs the Tor Project release notes remind us: After nine months of alpha testing, a stable release of the Tor browser for Android can now be downloaded from Google’s Play store or direct from the Project’s website.
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