Proton VPN 8.0 is coming to iPhone and it could be the app's biggest upgrade in years

Date:
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:31:47 +0000

Description:
A new Rust-based VPN engine, an advanced kill switch, and CarPlay-friendly connectivity are all on the way

FULL STORY ======================================================================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 Proton VPN has published iOS 8.0.0 on GitHub, but the update is yet to reach the App Store Its primary focus is Proton protocols, a new Rust-based VPN engine aimed at stability and censorship resistance. An advanced kill switch, an interactive globe map, and better CarPlay support are also on the way. Proton VPN users on iPhone have a big update to look forward to. The provider has published iOS 8.0.0 on its GitHub releases page , and it could be the most significant change to the app in years.

The biggest addition is Proton protocols, a new VPN architecture that Proton says is designed for improved stability and censorship resistance. It also makes the advanced kill switch possible on iPhone and iPad, a feature that
has so far only been available on iOS in beta. Proton VPN already sits among the best VPN services we've tested, climbing to third place in our latest round of re-testing. Anything that tightens up its iOS app is good news for privacy-minded iPhone owners. What's new in Proton VPN 8.0 for iOS The
biggest change is one you won't see. Proton protocols , known internally as ProTUN, swaps out the standard wireguard-go code for libpvpnclient, Proton's own WireGuard implementation written in Rust.

Proton says wireguard-go never integrated well with Swift, the language it uses to build its iOS app, which made development and debugging harder. You may like Proton VPN rolls out Rust-powered 'Proton Protocols' in beta across all major apps iPhone VPN users? CyberGhost has finally released a new update Proton VPNs anti-censorship Stealth protocol finally lands on the stable
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For users, Proton promises faster updates, fewer platform-specific bugs, and
a quicker response when censors change tactics.

The new core also lays the groundwork for post-quantum encryption, which Proton lists as a planned feature. Antonio Cesarano, Product Lead at Proton VPN, says it lets the team experiment with "connection stability, battery usage, and resilience". A stricter kill switch for your iPhone A standard
kill switch cuts your internet if the VPN connection drops. Proton's advanced kill switch goes further, blocking all internet access unless you're
connected to Proton VPN, and it stays active even after you restart your device.

That's a notable step on iOS, where Apple's network restrictions have long made a true kill switch difficult. Proton itself once said a kill switch as
it defined it wasn't possible on iOS. Even now, Proton warns that some DNS requests from Apple services can bypass the VPN with the kill switch on.

Version 8.0 also fixes a common frustration. You'll be able to reach LAN devices, like printers, and use Apple CarPlay with either kill switch
enabled. When can you get Proton VPN 8.0? Proton hasn't announced a release date. However, with the final 8.0.0 build now tagged on GitHub, the App Store rollout could land any time now, though Apple's review process can add a delay. Today's best Proton VPN deals Proton VPN 24 Month 2.39 /mth View at Proton VPN Proton VPN 12 Month 3.19 /mth View at Proton VPN Proton VPN 1
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