ExpressVPN has just rolled out significant updates for its Windows, Android and iOS apps. The updates feature a new user interface, a smoother experience, and improved connection reliability across the board.
Among notable changes is the fact that Split tunnelling on Windows and Android now lets you select which apps will use the VPN and which apps won’t when your device is connected to ExpressVPN. For the Windows update, the app is now available in 13 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Norwegian Swedish, and Turkish.
If you’re using the Android platform then you’ll be happy to learn that the widget is back. Now you can connect/disconnect from the VPN, check your VPN status and change VPN locations without opening the app.
What’s New in ExpressVPN for Windows
1. One-click location swap
The latest app features direct access to your most recent locations, making it easy to switch VPN locations with one click.
If you use one VPN location for streaming videos at home, and another for privacy at work, you can now effortlessly switch between them all without leaving the app home screen.
2. Easier to find new VPN locations
The new intuitive design means you can see and connect to your preferred VPN location in seconds.
3. Split tunnelling
Select which apps will use the VPN and which apps won’t when your computer is connected to ExpressVPN. A basic VPN routes all your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to protect your data from hackers and third-party snoops. But without a VPN with split-tunneling capabilities, you may run into situations where:
- You can’t access foreign and local web services at the same time
- Transmitting all data through the VPN affects the speed of some web services
With split-tunneling VPN, you can:
- Stream foreign videos while using web services from local IP addresses
- Download safely without affecting the speed of other web services
4. Improved activation and connection reliability
ExpressVPN 7.0 for Windows works hard to make sure you always get the best possible connection and activating your subscription is a breeze.
5. Leak protection
The latest ExpressVPN app for Windows comes with even better IPv6 and DNS Leak protection, so you can feel secure while you use the internet the way you want to.
6. Easily view diagnostic information
If you really want to see what’s going on under the hood, or if you ever need help from Support, there’s a new diagnostic info Window that tells you all you need to know.
What’s New in ExpressVPN for Android
A totally re-engineered and re-imagined ExpressVPN app is here, and, without hyperbole, it’s the best app we’ve ever produced. Stronger, faster, smarter: It’s crammed full of new features that we can’t wait for you to use, with even more to come in the weeks ahead.
1. The widget is back!
You can use the widget to connect and disconnect the VPN, change location, or check the status of your connection. All without opening the ExpressVPN app!
2. Split tunnelling
Split tunnelling lets you select which apps will use the VPN and which apps won’t when your device is connected to ExpressVPN.
3. Brand new app design
The slick new interface was designed from the ground up to make it easier to navigate. Whether you’re a VPN novice or a seasoned protocol pro, the new app does exactly what you need, in fewer clicks.
4. Faster than ever
Connecting to your chosen VPN location is now lightning quick, so you’re protected and ready to surf the web, or stream videos, in practically no time at all. The app also launches in record time.
5. In-app shortcuts get you where you want to be, fast!
The new design features a tool that allows you to securely and quickly launch your favorite apps and websites after connecting to ExpressVPN.
6. Improved connection reliability
The ExpressVPN connection is now more robust than ever before. The app works hard in the background to make sure you stay connected to the VPN, whatever you’re doing, and wherever you are.
7. One-tap location swap
The latest app features direct access to your most recent locations, making it easy to switch VPN locations with one tap. If you use one VPN location for streaming videos at home, and another for privacy at work, you can now effortlessly switch between them all without leaving the app home screen.
8. Easily find new VPN locations
The new intuitive design means you can find and connect to your preferred VPN location in seconds.
9. Quick access to tools and diagnostic information
If you need diagnostic information in a pinch, it’s now just a couple of clicks away. Same goes for the IP Address Checker, DNS Leak Test, and WebRTC Leak Test tools.
10. New in-app messages
Get useful information about ExpressVPN services and the latest internet privacy news.
What’s New in ExpressVPN for iOS
A totally re-engineered and re-imagined ExpressVPN app for iOS is here, and, quite frankly, it’s the best iOS app we’ve seen so far. Stronger, faster, smarter: It’s crammed full of new features that we can’t wait to use, with even more to come in the weeks ahead.
1. Brand new app design
The slick new interface was designed from the ground up to make it easier to navigate. Whether you’re a VPN novice or a seasoned protocol pro, the new app does exactly what you need, with fewer taps.
2. Faster than ever
Connecting to your chosen VPN location is now lightning quick, so you’re protected and ready to surf the web, or stream videos, in practically no time at all. The app also launches in record time.
3. Improved connection reliability
The ExpressVPN connection is now more robust than ever before. The app works hard in the background to make sure you stay connected to the VPN, whatever you’re doing, and wherever you are.
4. One-tap location swap
The latest app features direct access to your most recent locations, making it easy to switch VPN locations with one tap. If you use one VPN location for streaming videos at home, and another for privacy at work, you can now effortlessly switch between them all without leaving the app home screen.
5. It’s easy to find new VPN locations
The intuitive new design means you can find and connect to your preferred VPN location in seconds.
6. Quick access to tools and diagnostic information
If you need diagnostic information in a pinch, it’s now just a couple of taps away. Same goes for the IP Address Checker, DNS Leak Test, and WebRTC Leak Test tools.
Some of these changes may seem small and not entirely significant but to us, these are still good signs. Despite already clinching a place as one of the top VPNs around, ExpressVPN remains dedicated to its customers by constantly keeping itself up-to-date and relevant.
If you haven’t already made up your mind about what VPN service to use, check out our detailed ExpressVPN review here and see why we think it’s one of the best VPNs in 2019.
