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Upd: June 13, 2023 10 min read AdGuard for Android AdGuard v4.0 for Android tutorials Release notes

AdGuard v4.0 for Android: The ultimate update

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: we are thrilled to announce the release of AdGuard v4.0 for Android! This version is packed with a huge number of epic updates. Let's see what's inside.

Anastasiia Fedotova

June 9, 2023 7 min read Data protection

TikTok tracked a cat’s account to spy on its owner. Is your privacy at risk?

A journalist was spied on by TikTok because she let her cat loose on the video-sharing platform. How did this happen? And what can you do to limit social media tracking and your chances of being spied on?

Ekaterina Kachalova

June 7, 2023 4 min read Industry news

Google litters Gmail with more ads, including in-between mails. Will this push users over the edge?

Google has recently increased the number of ads in Gmail, placing them not only on the sidebars and banners, but also in between emails. Many Gmail users didn't like the changes. But why is Google doing this? We explore.

Ekaterina Kachalova

June 2, 2023 4 min read AI

AI drone ‘killed’ human operator, or did it? The machines might not rise just yet

Are fears of the ultimate AI takeover and impending robot apocalypse overblown? Maybe, but some of the news certainly make you nervous.

Ekaterina Kachalova

June 2, 2023 7 min read Digest

AdGuard’s digest: Meta’s record GDPR fine, Amazon’s spying, VPN leak, and OpenAI’s warning

Amazon, Meta fined for privacy breaches; free VPN leaks data; Mozilla ads spark backlash as OpenAI warns of... AI risks.

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: June 1, 2023 1 min read AdGuard Promos

Challenge the AI in a game and get huge discounts — it's AdGuard's birthday!

The first day of summer marks a special occasion: AdGuard's birthday. Our company celebrates 14 years! We have a few surprises waiting for you: spectacular discounts and a fun game made in collaboration with Midjourney.

Anastasiia Fedotova

May 31, 2023 3 min read AdGuard for Android Data protection

Spyware-laden Android apps have been downloaded over 400 million times. Are you at risk?

Hundreds of millions of users may have fallen victim to a strain of spyware that can steal sensitive personal information. Learn more about it and how to protect yourself against it.

Ekaterina Kachalova

May 26, 2023 4 min read Industry news

Google Chrome rolls out new ad privacy controls as it (slowly) bids farewell to cookies

Google’s ultra-long goodbye to third-party cookies — the once unbreakable pillar of web tracking — is inching closer. But their “privacy-friendly” replacement is flawed. Learn how to mitigate the risks and how we are responding in this article.

Ekaterina Kachalova

May 24, 2023 8 min read Industry news

You can now get a ‘free’ TV – but it will cost you your privacy

A company is giving out good-sized smart TVs for free. However, there’s a catch: you have to pay with your personal data. Is this a fair exchange or a devil’s deal?

Ekaterina Kachalova

May 19, 2023 6 min read Digest

AdGuard’s digest: WhatsApp and Brave boost privacy, hackers exploit Facebook ads, Toyota leaks again

New tools to protect your data, Meta’s scam ads, and Toyota’s data leak. Find out more about the newest and hottest tech news picks in our digest.

Ekaterina Kachalova

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AdGuard v4.0 for Android: The ultimate update

TikTok tracked a cat’s account to spy on its owner. Is your privacy at risk?

Google litters Gmail with more ads, including in-between mails. Will this push users over the edge?

AI drone ‘killed’ human operator, or did it? The machines might not rise just yet

AdGuard’s digest: Meta’s record GDPR fine, Amazon’s spying, VPN leak, and OpenAI’s warning

Challenge the AI in a game and get huge discounts — it's AdGuard's birthday!

Spyware-laden Android apps have been downloaded over 400 million times. Are you at risk?

Google Chrome rolls out new ad privacy controls as it (slowly) bids farewell to cookies

You can now get a ‘free’ TV – but it will cost you your privacy

AdGuard’s digest: WhatsApp and Brave boost privacy, hackers exploit Facebook ads, Toyota leaks again

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AdGuard Browser extension for Chrome

1. Allow downloading

Installation permissions

Note for Samsung users with One UI 6 (Android 14) and newer

2. Install the app

3. Launch the app