{
  "id": 16055260,
  "title": "Hide.me VPN's latest Android update brings a new dashboard and SmartGuard for Android TV - here's what you need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/hide-me-vpns-latest-android-update-brings-a-new-dashboard-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:33:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/hide-me-vpns-latest-android-update-brings-a-new-dashboard-and-smartguard-for-android-tv-heres-what-you-need-to-know"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hide.me VPN has launched a major update for its Android and Android TV applications, introducing a brand new dashboard and SmartGuard feature. This update aims to enhance user experience by providing a cleaner, faster, and safer interface across all platforms. The redesigned dashboard allows users to easily navigate their connection settings and select the best server for their needs.\n\nThe highlight of this update is the SmartGuard feature, which is now available on Android TV. SmartGuard is an advanced online security tool designed to block intrusive ads, stop hidden trackers, and prevent access to malicious websites. This adds a layer of privacy protection that makes it difficult for third-parties to track user behavior or steal personal information.\n\nSeveral technical enhancements are also included in this update. Users of the WireGuard protocol will benefit from improved stability and MTU optimization, ensuring secure data encryption even in unstable connections. Additionally, SSTP protocol support has been expanded with compatibility for hostname and global IPv6 addresses. The update also introduces new speed indicators on the dashboard, making it easier to identify the fastest servers, and adds Korean language support to the app.\n\nTo update to the latest version, existing Hide.me users need to ensure their auto-update settings are enabled depending on their device. New users can download the updated application directly from the Google Play Store. The provider offers a free tier, allowing users to experience its strict no-logs policy and robust encryption without any cost.",
  "summary": "Hide.me VPN's latest Android update delivers a redesigned dashboard for both mobile and TV, while finally bringing its powerful SmartGuard ad and tracker blocker to Android TV devices. Here’s what you need to know about the newest features keeping your streams safe.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}