Only a few weeks ago, the company launched free VPN (virtual private network) service for its browser.
OPERA WITH VPN FOR IPAD DOWNLOAD
Opera VPN 1.0 is available now as a freeware download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 8.0 or later. Here comes Opera VPN for iPhone and iPad users absolutely free of cost Opera has done it again.
The app uses the SurfEasy VPN service, which Opera acquired in March 2015, and follows on from the recent introduction of VPN services to the alpha build of the Opera desktop browser. Return to the app to disconnect, tweak settings or view stats about the connection, namely how many ads and tracking cookies have been blocked. Installation and setup is straightforward - once stepped through the process, change location by tapping the lightning button and check for the VPN icon next to the wireless icon to indicate the connection is encrypted. It’s worth noting that VPNs can’t bypass all restrictions - an increasing number of network providers are starting to block VPN access, so there may be times when the service doesn’t work. Both features can be switched on and off as required. Opera VPN tries to sweeten the deal by offering to block all ads and cookies - this will speed up browsing, but there’s no whitelisting facility for permitting ads from trusted websites. There’s a noticeable lag, but this is the price paid for re-routing the connection, and is found with all VPN services. The app merely provides a gateway to the internet - once the encrypted connection is configured, users simply switch to their other apps and continue as normal. This is a feature we would love to see adopted by more browsers in the future, but even though it’s a great idea. Users can spoof one of five countries in this initial release - US, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore and Germany - with more likely to follow in due course. Opera is unique for having its own VPN built right into the browser. Opera VPN unashamedly targets this market with its free iOS app, coming hot on the heels on the recent introduction of VPN services to its desktop browser.
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