Firefox for Android Now Supports Encrypted DNS Privacy Feature
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Summary
Mozilla has expanded its DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) privacy feature to Firefox for Android, providing the same encrypted DNS protection that desktop users have enjoyed. The feature, introduced in Firefox 143 for Android, allows mobile users to browse with enhanced privacy by encrypting DNS queries that would otherwise be sent in plain text. This builds on previous performance improvements and represents Mozilla's ongoing commitment to user privacy without compromising browsing speed.
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Firefox users who have been waiting for DoH on Android can now turn it on and browse with the same privacy protections as on their desktops.
Starting with this week's release of Firefox 143 for Android, users can choose to enable DoH in Firefox on their mobile devices.
This year, we've built on that foundation and delivered major performance improvements and mobile support, ensuring more Firefox users benefit from privacy without compromise.
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