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Opt-in for early access to new VyprVPN features before they’re released!

Want to try new VyprVPN features before they are released? Giganews members with VyprVPN can now opt-in to receive Beta app updates for VyprVPN for Windows and Mac. Be first to know when Golden Frog is working on something new for VyprVPN!

To begin receiving Beta updates, simply install version 2.3.1 or higher of VyprVPN for Windows or Mac. After updating VyprVPN, simply select the new feature under “Options/Preferences” to opt-in to receive Beta updates. With this feature enabled, you will get notifications whenever a new Beta version is available. Please test out the new features and then share your feedback!

If a Beta version isn’t working for you, simply uninstall the VyprVPN Beta version and re-install the current production release for VyprVPN for Windows or Mac.

By participating in the VyprVPN Beta, you can share your feedback earlier in the development process while getting early access to new features.

If you don’t have VyprVPN and want protection for your internet connection while at home or on the go, upgrade to Diamond or Platinum get VyprVPN included for free! If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up for a 14-day free trial.

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Automatic Connect on Wi-Fi and Cellular networks now available!

Public Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops, airport and hotels have become increasingly insecure. Cellular networks also share similar security concerns. Even worse, cellular carriers are also leveraging Wi-Fi to carry smartphone traffic in order to alleviate cellular network traffic, compromising mobile communications. However, users are sometimes too busy or forget to turn on VyprVPN when accessing insecure Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Our partner Golden Frog wants to make it easier for users to protect themselves, so that’s why they added the automatic connect on unknown Wi-Fi and cellular settings into the 2.3 versions of the Android, Windows and Mac apps. Unfortunately, due to iOS restrictions, Golden Frog is not able to offer the automatic connect settings for the VyprVPN for iOS app at this time.

VyprVPN Automatic Connect options include:

  • Connect on Unknown Wi-Fi Networks – When a user connects to an unknown Wi-Fi network, VyprVPN will automatically connect and encrypt all Internet traffic. Users may also exclude specific, “known” networks they consider to be secure and don’t want VyprVPN to automatically connect.
  • Connect on Cellular – When a user is connected to a cellular network, VyprVPN will automatically connect.
  • Automatic Reconnect – Anytime VyprVPN is disconnected without the user manually choosing to do so, the app will attempt to reconnect.
  • Connect When App Starts – VyprVPN will automatically connect when a user opens the app
  • Connect When Device Starts – VyprVPN will automatically connect whenever the device is turned on

Please read the change logs for Windows, Mac, and Android for additional VyprVPN 2.3 updates.

How to Update to VyprVPN 2.3?

Existing users of VyprVPN for Windows and Mac will receive an update notification in the app from which they can install the update. Existing users of VyprVPN for Android can update via Google Play

If you don’t have VyprVPN and want protection for your internet connection while at home or on the go, upgrade to Diamond or Platinum get VyprVPN included for free! If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up for a 14-day free trial.

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Enter the VyprVPN 2.0 Launch Giveaway to Win an Xbox One, Nexus Tablet & Free VPN Service!

Our trusted partner Golden Frog just launched the sleek, new VyprVPN 2.0 Apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS last week. Giganews members with VyprVPN will love the 2.0 apps for being faster, easier-to-use, and more stable and intuitive than any other VPN app!

As part of Golden Frog’s VyprVPN 2.0 launch celebration, you can enter their month-long giveaway to win fabulous prizes like an Xbox One, a Nexus 7 tablet and one-year VyprVPN Premier Accounts!

You can choose how you enter the giveaway from a list of approved actions! Plus they’re allowing unlimited entries over the next four weeks, so go back to the page every day to get additional entries.

Enter the VyprVPN 2.0 Launch Giveaway »

Golden Frog’s new VyprVPN 2.0 Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android are now available for download. If you already have VyprVPN on your desktop or mobile devices just update your app. Learn more about the VyprVPN 2.0 Apps »

Conditions Apply. Must be 18 years of age to enter. Contest closes at midnight CST on Dec. 26, 2013. Weekly winners will be announced every Monday and grand prize winners will be announced on Jan. 2, 2014 on Facebook and Twitter. Shipping date of prizes is subject to availability of items. Participation in this promotion is subject to Golden Frog’s official rules which can be seen inside the contest widget here.

Golden Frog Launches Re-Imagined VyprVPN 2.0 Apps

VyprVPN 2.0Golden Frog just unveiled their shiny, new VyprVPN 2.0 Apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. The re-imagined 2.0 apps are faster, easier-to-use, and more stable and intuitive than ever before! Giganews members with VyprVPN already love using the fastest VPN service in the world. Now with the 2.0 apps you get even more time-saving features like one-click connect, one-tap server location selection, and a ping test to choose the fastest server.

As part of a major app redesign, Golden Frog’s engineers and designers ensured their 2.0 apps sync better with their VPN network for faster, more stable connections. Their goal, as always, is to make it easier for users to take control of their internet privacy and security. They also made the VyprVPN 2.0 apps as consistent as possible across all platforms, so the experience is seamless on all devices.

Learn more about the VyprVPN 2.0 apps »

What’s New in the VyprVPN 2.0 Apps?

App Screenshot

OS iconVyprVPN for Windows

  • checkmarkNew 2.0 Interface
  • checkmarkSpeed Graph with upload and download speeds
  • checkmarkAbility to favorite servers for quick access
  • checkmarkPing test to find fastest servers

Download VyprVPN for Windows »

App Screenshot

OS iconVyprVPN for Mac

  • checkmarkNew 2.0 Interface with Retina support
  • checkmarkSpeed graph with upload and download speeds
  • checkmarkAbility to favorite servers for quick access
  • checkmarkPing test to find fastest servers

Download VyprVPN for Mac »

App Screenshot

OS iconVyprVPN for Android

  • checkmarkNew 2.0 Interface
  • checkmarkSpeed graph with upload and download speeds
  • checkmarkAdded IP Location Map
  • checkmarkAbility to favorite servers for quick access
  • checkmarkPing test to find fastest servers

Download VyprVPN for Android »

App Screenshot

OS iconVyprVPN for iOS

  • checkmarkNew 2.0 Interface
  • checkmarkManual connection mode now available
  • checkmarkFavorite servers for quick access
  • checkmarkPing test to find fastest servers
  • checkmarkSwitch between Manual or On Demand mode without downloading new VPN profile

Download VyprVPN for iOS »

The VyprVPN 2.0 Apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS are now available for download!

Our partner Golden Frog continues to work towards ensuring an open and free internet and improving our users’ privacy and security. Once you download the apps, it would be great if you took a few minutes to add a review to the iTunes or Google Play app store.

P.S. If you already have VyprVPN Apps, simply update your app.

If you don’t have VyprVPN and want protection for your internet connection while at home or on the go, upgrade to Diamond or Platinum get VyprVPN included for free! If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up for a 14-day free trial.

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VyprVPN for Mac updated to version 1.1!

Golden Frog announced today that VyprVPN for Mac has been updated to version 1.1. This latest release includes performance enhancements and fixes for several user-reported bugs.

Existing users of VyprVPN for Mac can simply click “Check for updates” in the VyprVPN system menu on your Mac or you can download version 1.1 directly from the Golden Frog website.

Read more about the VyprVPN for Mac update on the Golden Frog blog »

VyprVPN for Mac is free to download but requires VyprVPN service. Either sign up for a Giganews Diamond Membership, which includes VyprVPN for free, or add VyprVPN to your existing Giganews membership.

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VyprVPN for Mac Now Available!

Today, we are excited to announce that Golden Frog released VyprVPN for Mac! Giganews members with VyprVPN service can download VyprVPN for Mac starting today.

You can use VyprVPN for Mac to manage your VyprVPN connection directly from the menu bar. Skip the manual VPN setup and freely switch between any VyprVPN server location or VPN protocol.

VyprVPN App Basic Features:


Quick access from the menu bar


One-click to switch between all VyprVPN server locations


One-click switching between every VyprVPN protocol

VyprVPN App Advanced Features:

  • Automatically activates VyprVPN on unsecured wireless networks
  • Automatically detects dropped VPN connections and prompts to reconnect
  • Quick access to recent VyprVPN protocols and server locations
  • Automatically updates as Golden Frog adds new server locations
  • Automatically updates OpenVPN and L2TP security certificates

It has been a busy couple of months for our friends over at Golden Frog. They also recently released new VyprVPN mobile Apps for iOS and Android so start protecting your mobile device as well as your Mac.

If you are not currently a Giganews member and want to try VyprVPN, we invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of the Diamond account which includes VyprVPN.

Giganews members without VyprVPN, can add VyprVPN to their membership and secure Internet connections on their Mac!

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