The Tor Project team is pleased to announce the latest version of its browser, Tor Browser 12.0! It has been upgraded to version 12.0 , bringing with it support for Apple Silicon processors and improvements for Android users . Whether you want to access unique .onion domains that open only on the Onion Network or browse with more privacy and anonymity than ever before, look no further than this Firefox -based browser – it’s perfect for your needs!
By routing data through multiple nodes, the browser ensures that all communication is secure and encrypted. The destination of each connection request is reached through an exit node, which then passes the information back to you.
Tor Browser version 12.0 is now based on Firefox 102 , a leap from the previous version 11.5 which used Firefox 91 as a base. This means that security fixes, performance improvements, and code upgrades previously implemented in the Extended Support Release ( ESR) for Firefox are carried over to the latest Tor update, giving users an even better experience than before!
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Tor 12.0 introduces a major update – native support for Apple Silicon chips , namely the M1 and M2 devices . It now includes a universal binary containing x86-64 and ARM64 builds , which automatically selects the correct version to run on each platform. With this new feature comes an increase in Tor browser performance on macOS systems !
After years of neglect, the Tor Project is finally giving Android the attention it deserves. They’re working diligently to restore regular updates for Android users and improve its stability, while also trying to keep up with Firefox. As their announcement explains: “Since the beginning of this year, our developers have been working hard to ensure that we can once again bring Android up to date with all sorts of improvements and new features.”
Tor 12.0 unveils HTTPs-Only Mode, a feature first introduced in Tor 11.5 for desktop, which automatically switches to any HTTPS version of websites when available – making browsing more secure than ever!
HTTPS is the best choice compared to HTTP connections, as all information exchanges between the visitor and the server are secure. This helps protect against cyber attacks as well as maintain the privacy of sensitive data.
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The latest update to the Android of the Tor Browser includes a fantastic new feature for prioritizing '.onion'. This means that if there's a '.onion' of the website you're visiting available, you'll automatically be redirected there. To enable this feature, simply head to the 'Privacy and Security'.
To complete the package, Tor Browser 12.0 now supports multiple languages via an advanced language pack download system that replaces the previous dedicated language installers. What’s more, you can switch between them whenever and wherever you want – even after installation! You also have the ability to download more than one language pack at a time, so switching from one language to another is easier than ever.
The Tor Browser understand that bundling multiple languages into a single download can increase file sizes, but they have found ways to make efficiency savings, resulting in a minimal difference between version 11.5 and 12.0, as stated in the release notes: “We found a way to make efficiency savings elsewhere, which means that the difference in file size between Tor Browser versions 11.5 and 12.0 is small.”
Tor Browser 12.0 has just been released and is now available for download from the main website as a universal binary that can be used on any GNU/ Linux system. Additionally, you have the option to update your current Tor Browser via OTA (Over-the-Air) upgrades by simply opening the About Tor Browser dialog in the Help menu ! So don’t wait – start downloading today!
If you're looking for a reliable way to protect your privacy while browsing the internet, then definitely try Tor Browser 12.0!
Source: bleepingcomputer.com
