How has Surfshark’s iOS app changed for easier server selection?
The locations tab in Surfshark's iPhone app now separates into two distinct views to streamline connecting to servers:
- Recommended view: Shows your most-used countries, recently connected servers, and any dedicated IP addresses you have. This lets you quickly choose your typical options without scrolling a long list.
- Advanced view: Contains specialized servers including Static IP servers and Multi Hop options (double VPN routing through two servers for added security).
This layout helps reduce frustration by placing your frequent connections upfront while keeping advanced features accessible but out of the way.
What improvements were made to the Surfshark browser extension?
The browser extension was visually refreshed to better organize and simplify protection controls. Key changes include:
- A dashboard showing how many ads and trackers are blocked on the current website.
- All protection features consolidated in one place: ad blocker, cookie pop-up blocker, malicious site warnings, data leak alerts, and email scam checker.
- A cleaner, less cluttered interface designed to make managing VPN-related features more intuitive.
This redesign supports smoother user experiences as Surfshark adds more web filtering and blocking tools, ensuring users can easily customize their protection.
How can users effectively use the new Surfshark app and extension layouts?
To get the most out of the updated iPhone app:
- Tap the Locations tab to access the Recommended view by default and find your favored servers quickly.
- Switch to the Advanced view when you need specialized servers like static IPs or Multi Hop connections.
- Toggle back to Recommended anytime to return to your most common servers with ease.
For the browser extension, users should:
- Review the homepage dashboard for real-time insights into blocked ads and trackers on current sites.
- Use the single control center to manage all protection tools efficiently and customize your browsing privacy quickly.
These changes reduce the friction in daily VPN use, making Surfshark faster and simpler to operate on both mobile and desktop browsers.