Mullvad has silently revamped its Android VPN app — here’s what you need to know

https://www.techradar.com/author/silvia-iacovcich· Sep 18, 2026 · 1:04 PM UTC ·8 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

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VPN VPN Services Mullvad has silently revamped its Android VPN app — here’s what you need to know News By Silvia Iacovcich Published 18 September 2026 The update brings an interactive server map and a new multi-hop function When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Offering advanced security features, it effectively blocks ads and malicious domains, with great speeds too.View DealMore interaction, please The new version features a rotating globe that highlights server locations available to users, making the discovery process more immersive and playful. What to read next Mullvad VPN axes its public encrypted DNS service to sponsor Quad9 instead iPhone VPN users?

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▪VPN VPN Services Mullvad has silently revamped its Android VPN app — here’s what you need to know News By Silvia Iacovcich Published 18 September 2026 The update brings an interactive server map and a new multi-hop function When you purchas
▪Offering advanced security features, it effectively blocks ads and malicious domains, with great speeds too.View DealMore interaction, please The new version features a rotating globe that highlights server locations available to users, mak
▪What to read next Mullvad VPN axes its public encrypted DNS service to sponsor Quad9 instead iPhone VPN users?

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VPN VPN Services Mullvad has silently revamped its Android VPN app — here’s what you need to know News By Silvia Iacovcich Published 18 September 2026 The update brings an interactive server map and a new multi-hop function When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Mullvad has released version 2026.10 of its Android appA rotatable globe and advanced multi-hop feature are the main highlightsThe VPN has also reported a glitch affecting connectionMullvad has released version 2026.10 of its Android VPN…

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