AdGuard VPN Adds Siri Shortcuts and New Mobile Controls
The update, available now on iOS and Android, enables new automation tools and in-app subscription discount displays.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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AdGuard has released version 2.17 of its VPN application for iOS and Android. The update introduces expanded automation features for Apple devices and new in-app subscription information for Android users.
Why it matters
The update streamlines access to VPN controls and addresses the manual friction associated with toggling secure connections for specific local services. This release aims to maintain feature parity across both mobile platforms while improving accessibility for non-Latin script domains.
The version 2.17 update adds website exclusion support for non-Latin script domains. This expands the software's filtering capability beyond the previous generation of localization support.
The players
AdGuard
A developer of privacy-focused software, including VPNs, ad-blockers, and tracking protection tools for mobile and desktop environments.
The details
Users manage iOS shortcuts by placing control buttons on the Home Screen or Control Center. Siri integration functions by allowing users to record custom voice triggers within the application's settings menu. The update enables users to manage website exclusions, ensuring specific sites bypass the VPN tunnel, which is particularly useful for local services that may struggle with redirected traffic.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: AdGuard VPN version 2.17 becomes available for iOS and Android.
The Tech Race
This release follows the company's objective to keep feature parity in sync across both mobile platforms. It prioritizes automation capabilities to compete with established VPN providers already offering deep system-level OS integration.
iOS users can now trigger secure connections via Siri or Home Screen widgets, reducing the time spent navigating menus to toggle the service. Android users gain visibility into active subscription discounts directly within the interface.
The takeaway
The move toward native OS integration suggests that VPN utility is shifting from simple connection toggles to voice- and shortcut-based automation. Users should monitor future releases to see if these automation features extend to more complex rule-based filtering scenarios.
Further reading
For broader trends in privacy software and automation, see our Artificial Intelligence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TechRadar.
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