- IPVanish has created a new VPN app for Amazon’s new Linux-based Vega operating system
- The app is ready to download as soon as Amazon enables VPN support
- IPVanish will continue to run its existing app for older FireOS-based devices
IPVanish has confirmed that it is ready to support Amazon’s next generation of Fire TV streaming devices.
The company has already completed development of a brand new app for Vega OS, the controversial new operating system that powers the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick models.
The move will come as a relief to privacy-conscious streamers and comes weeks after a similar announcement by rival provider NordVPN.
When Amazon launched its Fire TV Stick 4K Select in October, users quickly discovered that the new Linux-based Vega operating system did not support VPN apps at launch, unlike its Android-based predecessor, FireOS. This has prevented early adopters from using some of the best VPN services to protect their online privacy and bypass geo-restrictions.
IPVanish, which claims to be the most downloaded VPN on the Amazon Appstore, worked closely with Amazon to create a compatible app from scratch.
The company now guarantees that its new Vega OS application will be available for download on the first day Amazon rolls out its operating system update to enable VPN functionality, which is expected in the second half of November.
Navigating the New Vega OS
Amazon’s move from a modified version of Android (FireOS) to the new, more locked-down Vega operating system was a significant change. This change meant that existing apps were not natively compatible with new devices, forcing developers to rebuild their software from scratch.
Amazon’s move toward a more controlled “walled garden” ecosystem is seen as an attempt to strengthen security and prevent the sideloading of unauthorized apps, a practice often associated with illegal streaming.
Although there were concerns about the initial lack of VPN support, Amazon had said it would enable VPN protocols via a software update.
NordVPN was the first major provider to announce that it was ready for the new platform, and IPVanish quickly followed suit, ensuring that two of the biggest names in the industry will be available to early adopters of the new hardware.
The new IPVanish app will retain the core features its users know, including secure connections with the fast WireGuard protocol, a simple one-click login option, and a choice of over 150 server locations. The company also reiterated its commitment to its strict no-logging policy.
Support for all users
Importantly, IPVanish also confirmed that it will not abandon its massive user base on older hardware.
The company announced that it will continue to support and update the existing IPVanish app for all Fire TV devices running the older Android-based FireOS.
Subbu Sthanu, Chief Commercial Officer of IPVanish, commented on the announcement, saying: “We want to ensure that customers who purchase any Fire TV model can enjoy optimal security and privacy, regardless of the operating system running on their device. That’s why we made sure we were available on the first day Vega OS supported VPNs.
So if you are looking for a reliable Fire Stick VPN service, IPVanish is definitely one to consider. It’s even better now that new users can get even more value by signing up…
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