AdGuard VPN's new 2.17 release improves user convenience by synchronizing updates across iOS and Android platforms, introducing faster ways to toggle VPN connections, and providing Android users easy access to subscription deals.
- iOS gains one-tap Shortcuts and Siri voice control for easier VPN toggling
- Android app features added in-app discount alerts on subscription purchases
- Expanded domain exclusions support non-Latin scripts across both platforms
What happened
AdGuard VPN rolled out version 2.17 simultaneously for iOS and Android for the first time, marking a shift to synchronized development across platforms. Key features include improved shortcut controls for Apple users allowing quick VPN connection toggling via Home Screen buttons and Siri voice commands.
Android users received new functionality that displays active promotions and discount offers directly within the subscription purchase interface. Both platforms also had their split-tunneling exclusions enhanced to support domain names using non-Latin alphabets, such as Cyrillic and Chinese scripts, improving international usability.
Why it matters
The update addresses a common pain point for VPN users: the tedious process of frequently connecting and disconnecting the VPN to access region-restricted or local services. By enabling one-tap toggles and voice controls on iOS, AdGuard simplifies daily VPN management for a better user experience.
Introducing in-app discount alerts for Android streamlines purchasing decisions, reducing the need to hunt for deals externally. Supporting international domain scripts in exclusions is a technical improvement that caters to a diverse global audience, boosting the app’s flexibility and user friendliness.
What to watch next
AdGuard has committed to keeping future updates for iOS and Android synchronized to rapidly deliver new features and improvements across platforms. Users should monitor the app for further usability enhancements and expanded capabilities, especially as competition grows within the VPN market.
User feedback on social media and GitHub will be important for identifying bugs and guiding subsequent refinements. Continued focus on seamless integration with device features, such as voice control and automation, could set AdGuard apart in an increasingly crowded privacy tool landscape.