TechTok #8. Knowing your enemy
In this issue of TechTok we tell you about the threats that await you, on the web and even in real life.
Blog
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Is Temu legit?
Wondering if Temu is legit and safe? Read our in-depth review to learn about its legitimacy, safety measures, and user experiences. -
AdGuard for Mac v2.17: New ways to stay safe online
The new version now uses post-quantum encryption to keep you protected against future threats. It also brings some other handy updates — read the post to find out more. -
Meta and Yandex abuse protocol functionality to secretly track users — even in private browsing mode
What if, despite all the in-built protections, platforms could still access unique user identifiers and reliably tie them to the user browsing history? That’s exactly what Meta and Yandex discovered they could do. -
AdGuard for Windows v8.0 nightly is here: Fresh design, smarter features
AdGuard for Windows v8.0 marks a major milestone for us! With a fresh design and tons of improvements, this version is such a big step forward that we couldn’t wait for the final release to talk about it. -
Ad-Filtering Dev Summit is back for 2025
Ad-Filtering Dev Summit is back again, and this time it’ll take place in beautiful Limassol, on the coast of the warm Mediterranean sea. Join us on October 23–24 for exciting ad filtering and privacy protection discussions. -
Microsoft’s Recall feature is still threat to privacy despite recent tweaks
Microsoft’s Recall feature uses AI to capture and store user data. While it can be useful, it also poses a significant privacy risk. Here's what AdGuard is doing about it. -
Celebrating 16 years of AdGuard with exclusive offers
We’re celebrating our birthday all week! Until June 5, enjoy up to 83% off AdGuard products. -
The consent you never really gave: cookie popups ruled unlawful under GDPR
An EU appeals court has confirmed in a ruling that a mechanism called the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) is not compatible with the cornerstone of Europe’s data protection law: the GDPR. -
ChatGPT might be getting ads soon. Will you be able to block them?
Not so slowly, and rather steadily, ads have been sneaking their way into chatbots powered by generative AI...
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Installation
AdGuard for Android is available in the following app stores:
AdGuard can’t be published on Google Play. For more details, check out our blog. If you’re using Google Play, follow these instructions to manually install AdGuard for Android.
1. Allow downloading
If your browser displays a warning, allow downloading adguard.apk.
Installation permissions
If installations from your browser are not allowed, you’ll get a notification. In this notification, tap Settings → Allow from this source.
Note for Samsung users with One UI 6 (Android 14) and newer
On some Samsung devices, the Auto Blocker feature may prevent APK installations. To install the app:
Open your device settings.
Go to Security and privacy.
Scroll down and tap Auto Blocker.
Disable the setting.
You can re-enable this feature after the installation.
2. Install the app
In the pop-up dialog, tap Install.
3. Launch the app
Wait for the installation to complete and tap Open. All done!
Scan to download
Use any QR-code reader available on your device
Scan to download
Use any QR-code reader available on your device
Download an older AdGuard version?
This OS version isn’t supported. You can use an older version of AdGuard, but it won't receive updates
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