Mozilla VPN's shortcut lands on iPhone, with macOS and Linux users also getting a boost here's all you need to know

Date:
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:08:53 +0000

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Mozilla VPNs latest updates introduce a handy iOS Control Center toggle for iPhone, alongside major performance and stability upgrades for macOS and
Linux clients.

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 iPhone users can now control Mozilla VPN from their iOS Control Center Targeted under-the-hood updates boost stability on macOS, Linux clients. Mozilla VPN remains entirely
separate from Firefox's free, built-in tool Securing your digital life should never feel like a chore. The best VPN services understand this, which is why top-tier providers constantly refine their apps to make online privacy a seamless, set-and-forget experience. Mozilla is the latest provider to double down on this philosophy, rolling out a series of welcome upgrades to its standalone premium service, Mozilla VPN .

For iPhone users, the headline addition is a highly anticipated iOS Control Center shortcut. This widget allows you to toggle your VPN connection on or off in a single tap, without ever needing to open the app itself. At the same time, desktop users aren't being left behind. Both macOS and Linux clients
are receiving highly targeted, under-the-hood optimizations designed to streamline stability and future updates. You may like Proton VPN just made securing your iPhone a whole lot faster NordVPN and Internews join forces to defend journalists and activists Firefox's free VPN now lets you pick your favorite server location Sleek shortcuts for iPhone, stability for desktops The new iOS Control Center shortcut is a massive quality-of-life win for
Apple users.

Leveraging iOS's expanded widget and toggle capabilities, the shortcut allows users to easily control their privacy directly from their home screen swipe-down menu.

Meanwhile, desktop platforms are receiving critical maintenance updates to ensure everything runs smoothly. Rather than packing the releases with flashy visual features, Mozillas developers have focused entirely on performance and reliability.

According to the official release notes on GitHub, macOS users will benefit from a fully optimized client: "[macOS] Over the past few releases we've improved how the VPN operates under the hood. This release completes that work."

Linux VPN users also receive a backend boost, with the release notes highlighting: "[Linux] Some behind-the-scenes changes that help us get new versions out to you more easily." This focus on development efficiency
ensures that future security patches can be delivered to open-source systems with minimal friction. What is Mozilla VPN? (Image credit: Mozilla) Mozilla VPN is a premium, paid subscription service priced at $4.99 per month. Unlike many competitors that build their own server infrastructure, Mozilla partners with the privacy-focused Swedish provider Mullvad . It routes your data through Mullvad's network of over 500 servers across 30+ countries, utilizing the highly secure WireGuard protocol.

Because it operates at the system level, Mozilla VPN protects all internet traffic leaving your device, whether you are gaming, torrenting, or using third-party apps.

It is easy to confuse Mozilla VPN with the browser-based security tool built directly into Firefox. However, they are entirely different services.

Firefox offers a free built-in VPN that functions strictly as a browser
proxy. It is capped at 50GB of data per month and is only available to users in the US, UK, Germany, and France.

While a recent Firefox update introduced region selection for this free tool, it only secures the traffic inside your Firefox browser. For system-wide, unlimited protection across all your apps, the standalone Mozilla VPN client remains the necessary choice. Today's best VPN deals NordVPN 2 Year 2.59 /mth View +3 months free Surfshark 24 Months 1.49 /mth View Proton VPN 24 Month 2.39 /mth View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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