# Privacy-Focused Mobile Browsing Tor is Releasing an Android Version of Its Encrypted Browser By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-browser References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/tor-browser-private-encrypted-android-release) & [2019.torproject.org](https://2019.www.torproject.org/docs/android.html.en) The encrypted browser, Tor, is releasing a version for Android devices. Having the browser directly available on Android does away with the need for third-party apps, that are required to operate the browser on mobile devices. The [privacy-centric browser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smartphones) operates unlike conventional browsers. Where most browsers connect users directly to the internet, Tor uses go between links to offer privacy to users. However, the browser appears to users much like conventional browsers and is built with Firefox's design in mind. The mobile version of the encrypted browser is not available to [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-not-track-kids) users due to device restrictions. Apple devices restrict access for apps to make use of computing procedures on the device. The Tor mobile browser would need this access, because of this Tor mobile will not be available to Apple users. Image Credit: EMMI KORHONEN/AFP/GETTY IMAGES ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Privacy-focused Mobile Browsing:** The release of Tor's mobile browser for Android devices offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in privacy-focused browsing experiences on mobile platforms. - **Encrypted Mobile Browsing:** The release of Tor's mobile browser presents a trend towards the provision of private and encrypted browsing experiences on mobile devices. - **Third-party App Reduction:** Tor's mobile browser for Android eliminates the need for third-party apps thereby creating a trend towards streamlined mobile browsing experiences on Android devices. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Browsers:** The mobile browser industry could make use of Tor's encrypted browser to offer unique browsing experiences to users. - **Cybersecurity:** The trend towards privacy-centric browsing experiences presents an opportunity for the cybersecurity industry to provide advanced security features for users. - **Tech Software:** The release of Tor's mobile browser could influence the development of software that promotes privacy, security, and encryption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tracker-Thwarting Browser Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browser-apps.md) - [Mobile Privacy-Focused Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-browser-mobile.md) - [Privacy-Focused Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-browser.md) - [Incognito Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-1.md) - [Multiplatform Privacy Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-windows-browser.md) - [Dedicated Cryptocurrency Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto-browser.md) - [AI-Accelerated Mobile Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-one-ios.md) - [Mobile Internet Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-mobile-browser.md) - [Enhanced Privacy-Focused Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-pro.md)