Apple forces Facebook to pull Onavo VPN from App Store over improper data collection
The Facebook-owned Onavo VPN client has violated Apple’s rules by taking advantage of data collection in ways that go beyond what is directly relevant to the app.
VPN
Patent troll VirnetX granted half a billion dollar verdict against Apple
As a result of the eighth year of contentious legal battles between Apple and VirnetX Holding Corp. involving iMessage, FaceTime and VPN on Demand technologies, the iPhone maker has been ordered by a jury in Texas to pay the notorious patent troll more than half a billion buckaroos.
Facebook is pushing its own Onavo VPN service within iOS app
The Onavo VPN has shown up in Facebook’s mobile app before in 2016 in the United Kingdom. The company has confirmed that this optional feature is now available to iPhone and iPad users in the United States as well. You should think twice before using Facebook’s VPN for obvious reasons.
ProxySwitcher lets you toggle your favorite proxy server from the Status Bar
ProxySwitcher is a tweak indented to make access to proxy servers easier on jailbroken iPhones and iPads.
Cook explains why Apple’s VPN actions in China are not inconsistent with its values in the US
Cook is hopeful China will loosen regulations regarding mobile VPN apps that help users evade government censorship.
Apple explains why it removed VPN apps in China
Apple said it was “required” to purge all VPN apps from its Chinese App Store due to new regulations put in place by the government earlier this year.
The best VPN deals right now
There are so many VPNs to choose from that it can be very confusing. In this roundup, we’ll discuss some of the best VPN deals you can get right now.
The best VPNs for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A selection of the best VPN services for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Learn about the differences between each service, and find the best for you.
Don’t want internet providers to sell your browsing data? Use a VPN
While the FCC fought hard to keep your internet browsing data safe from third parties, it appears the United States government has other interests in mind. That said, your internet service provider (ISP) may soon begin selling your personal internet browsing data to third parties, putting your privacy at risk of exploitation.
On the other hand, there’s still a way you can protect yourself and your data. Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) will keep your internet browsing data hidden from your ISP, which in turn keeps it from being sold to third parties.
SmartVPN toggles your iPhone’s VPN automatically on a per-app basis
Many people take their security very seriously, especially when they’re connected to the internet and personal sharing information with apps and websites.
If you’re one of the people who likes to stay secure and you also have a jailbroken device, then you might find yourself really interested in a new free jailbreak tweak called SmartVPN by developer zyb.
How to use the on-demand VPN feature on your iPhone or iPad
Depending on the VPN you’re using, your iPhone or iPad might be able to take advantage of a feature called VPN on demand (VPoD) and here’s how.
Opera VPN offers a free and unlimited VPN service
VPNs can afford a lot of benefits to users. They route your data through special servers that can help you access content that is only available in certain regions, bypass firewalls that block content like iDownloadBlog or music streaming services, and protect yourself on public networks. They grant these features, usually in exchange for a monthly fee. The new Opera VPN app brings all of this and more, for free. However, it isn’t without compromises.