Orbot
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| Developer(s) | The Tor Project |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 October 2008 |
| Stable release | 16.4.1-RC-2-tor.0.4.4.6
/ 29 April 2021 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | Java |
| Operating system | Android,[1] iOS[2] |
| Size | Varies with device |
| License | 3-clause BSD license |
| Website | www |
Orbot is a free software Proxy server project to provide anonymity on the Internet for users of the Android operating system. It acts as an instance of the Tor network on such devices and allows traffic routing from a device's web browser, email client, map program, etc., through the Tor network, providing anonymity for the user.[1]
This tool is used to keep the communications of users anonymized and hidden from governments and third parties that might be monitoring their internet traffic.[3]
Reception
In 2014 Orbot was discussed in detail in an article on "reporting securely from an Android device".[4]
In July 2021, Tech Radar named Orbot one of 8 "Best privacy apps for Android in 2021" but warned of slower speeds.[5]
In July 2021 Android Authority discussed Tor Browser and Orbot in brief reviews of "15 best Android browsers".[6]
References
- ^ a b Shakeel, Irfan (April 2011). "Orbot: Tor- Anonymous on Android". eHacking.net. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ Orr, Andrew (28 February 2022). "Need Tor on iOS? 'Orbot' has Arrived on the Platform". The Mac Observer. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ Farivar, Cyrus (15 February 2012). "From encryption to darknets: As governments snoop, activists fight back". Ars Technica. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ "Advice for reporting securely from an Android device". Réseau international des journalistes (in French). Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ Drake, Nate (28 July 2021). "Best privacy apps for Android in 2021". TechRadar. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "15 best Android browsers for surfing whatever website you want". Android Authority. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
Further reading
- Hathaway, Jay (19 April 2010). "Orbot offers anonymous browsing on Android, via Tor". Switched.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
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