Opera announced earlier today that it’s launching an updated version of its iOS app that will include its free VPN. The service was previously available on Android, Mac, Windows and Linux. This release positions Opera’s free VPN service as the first to offer a free VPN across all major devices.
Opera release a statement on their website confirming the above as well.
With the addition of its VPN service to iOS, Opera becomes the first browser company to offer a built-in, free VPN on every platform. Opera’s VPN service requires no subscription, no logging into an account, and no additional We’re thrilled to announce the extension of our free VPN service to Opera Browser for iOS. With the latest addition, Opera has become the first web browser to offer a free, built-in VPN across all major platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and now iOS – so no matter what you’re using, we’ve got you covered. Now available in early access, the VPN’s full rollout will be coming in the next few weeks.
In addition to launching on a fifth major device, the Opera team also announced two updates to the VPN service’s feature set.
First, a Bookmarks feature will allow you to better organize your life online; coupled with Speed Dial you’ll have immediate access to what matters most to you. And if that’s football, then even better news! A new Live Scores feature is set to land on the browser’s homepage. A scoreboard will display the day’s matches – whether they are upcoming, in progress, or the final whistle has already gone – so Live Scores will help make sure that you’re always on top of all the action, worldwide.