This article was 1st published on MakeUseOf & has been partially re-published here with prior permission.
The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 8.5. And this is the first stable release for Android. In a nutshell this means you can now download the Tor Browser from Google Play and start browsing the internet anonymously. Or visit the deep and dark web.
If you’re not yet up to speed regarding what Tor is then it’s worth educating yourself before blindly diving into using The Onion Router. Therefore, why not read our unofficial user’s guide to Tor followed by our tips for using the Tor Browser safely.
Tor Browser 8.5 brings with it several improvements and bug fixes. But the headline here is that Tor Browser 8.5 is the first stable release for Android. Which means you can download the Tor Browser for Android from Google Play as well as from The Tor Project.
The Tor Browser for Android isn’t perfect. There are a list of bugs and missing features The Tor Project is working to overcome. However, Tor Browser 8.5 is considered the first stable release, which means it’s ready to be used by the general public.
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