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AdGuard VPN launches standalone Meta Quest app for system-wide VR protection

AdGuard VPN arrives in the Meta Horizon Store as a standalone app
The new app encrypts all VR activity rather than just browser traffic
It joins NordVPN, ExpressVPN in offering dedicated Meta Quest apps

Diving into virtual reality has often felt like stepping into a privacy blind spot, but the tools to protect yourself are finally catching up. Following the release of its VR browser extension in March, AdGuard VPN has now officially launched a standalone app for Meta Quest headsets.

Available directly from the Meta Horizon Store, the new dedicated app brings system-wide privacy and security to Horizon OS.

This marks a significant upgrade for users who previously relied on AdGuard's browser-only extension. Now, whether you're battling friends in multiplayer games, streaming Netflix, or simply exploring virtual worlds, your traffic is encrypted across the entire headset.

"AdGuard VPN for Meta Quest works just like our mobile apps: it...

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