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We spent six weeks logging the network traffic of 11 popular free VPN apps. What we found was worse than we expected — and two of the most-downloaded apps are outright dangerous. This is the full investigation.

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Android vs iOS in 2026: Which Platform Actually Respects Your Privacy?

After three months of daily driving both, our privacy audit has a clear winner — and it's not who most people expect.

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Sideloading in 2026: EU Forced the Door Open, But Is It Safe?

One year after the DMA forced Apple's hand, we examine what changed, what didn't, and whether regular users should care.

Sarah Chen·May 15, 2026·9 min
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I Used a VPN for Mobile Gaming for 30 Days — Here's Exactly What Happened

Ping, packet loss, geo-unblocking, and ban risk — we tested everything so you don't have to.

Jake Morrison·May 12, 2026·11 min
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Google vs Apple: Who Actually Patches Security Faster?

We tracked 24 vulnerabilities across both platforms over 12 months. The data will surprise Android fans.

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Are Mobile Emulators Legal? The Honest Answer Is Complicated

We consulted two IP lawyers and read the actual case law. Stop sharing bad Reddit takes.

HowMobile Team·May 4, 2026·7 min
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Jailbreaking in 2026: Is It Still Worth It?

iOS has caught up on a lot. We make the honest case for both sides.

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