Proton’s newest VPN app will probably be among the many first to work natively on Home windows ARM PCs, the corporate introduced. The brand new app was in-built collaboration with Microsoft by the identical crew that developed the encrypted Proton Mail service and guarantees “best in class security and privacy” on Home windows ARM units, in response to Proton.
The ARM app presents the identical performance because the x86 model and natively helps Proton VPN’s core safety and privateness options. Usually, native assist means it also needs to load and run a bit faster than x86 apps operating on Home windows 11’s emulator, however improved safety is the principle promoting level.
As for its declare to be among the many first native Home windows ARM VPN apps, rival Surfshark launched such an app in August and NordVPN lately stated that it is planning to launch an ARM-native app “this autumn.”
Proton additionally revealed its upcoming winter 2024 roadmap, promising new apps for iOS and iPadOS. These will embody generally requested options like sorting servers by load, choosing a server primarily based on its metropolis, hiding free servers and extra. Proton additionally promised IPv6 assist in additional apps, port forwarding on macOS and Linux plus visitor modes for iOS and iPadOS.
Proton’s app topped our finest VPN companies listing for 2024, due to its general safety, usability and privateness options. It additionally presents a no-logs coverage, an open-source framework and an official vulnerability disclosure program. There is a free model (with entry restricted to servers in three nations) or a paid model beginning at 4.99 euros ($5.44) monthly. Proton lately launched an Apple TV app that permit clients with a paid plan to stream their media content material from any location on Apple’s set-top field.
