The iPhone just got a super-secure new browser

The iPhone just got a super-secure new browser

Renowned antivirus company Avast has launched an iOS version of its popular Secure Browser app and a new synchronized browsing feature in its latest update.

The biggest change to Avast Secure Browser is that it is finally available for iOS in addition to Windows, Mac, and Android devices. as with the Android antivirus version, the Avast Secure Browser iOS app is AES-256 encryption and TLS/SSL encryption to prevent third-party compromise of personal data.

The iOS app also features a built-in VPN to encrypt data, a media vault to securely store downloaded data, an anti-tracking solution to prevent third parties from tracking users' Internet browsing habits, an ad blocker, and various browsing modes

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In addition to bringing Avast Secure Browser to iOS, the company also introduced the ability for users to sync their web history and bookmarks across all devices. [This feature can be used on computers, smartphones, and tablets, and the use of end-to-end encryption ensures that user data is always protected when synced across these devices.

Avast Secure Browser is available for download on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch with iOS 13.0 or higher. The company said the free version comes with access to a built-in iPhone VPN.

However, if users choose to upgrade to the pro version, they can access over 30 VPN locations and enjoy VPN protection on all their devices. Avast Secure Browser for iOS can be downloaded here.

Scott Curtiss, vice president and general manager of Avast Secure Browser, said: "Since launching Avast Secure Browser for Windows, our goal has been to provide our customers with built-in, centralized privacy tools and a multi-platform offering with synchronization options that bring the concept of private and secure browsing closer to users.

"Over the past year, we have introduced Avast Secure Browser for Android and now iOS, making us a strong multi-platform player with over 35 million monthly active users across all platforms. Going forward, the intention is to build on this momentum and leverage avast's expertise to integrate intuitive, consumer-friendly security and privacy services beyond those offered by other home browsers.

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