{
  "id": 2159737,
  "title": "IPVanish wants your help testing its next big features, and joining takes seconds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/ipvanish-wants-your-help-testing-its-next-big-features-and-joining",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/ipvanish-wants-your-help-testing-its-next-big-features-and-joining-takes-seconds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPVanish is offering users the chance to participate in its beta testing program, providing early access to new features and pre-release updates. This testing allows users to explore upcoming tools and provide feedback that will influence future developments. The program is open to users on Android, Windows, or macOS platforms, and involves a simple process to join. Android users can find the option in the Google Play Store under the \"Join the beta\" section, while macOS and Windows users need to access the app's settings and enable beta notifications. Some of the features currently in the beta include a new antivirus tool called IPVanish Antivirus, which offers advanced web and device protection by blocking phishing attempts, deceptive websites, intrusive ads, and online trackers. This feature is part of the Advanced plan and remains active even when the VPN connection is not active. The beta program aligns with IPVanish's ongoing efforts to improve its services, which have recently included significant speed enhancements and expanded server network coverage.",
  "summary": "IPVanish has opened up beta testing so users can try new VPN features early in exchange for feedback. Here's what's on offer and how to opt in.",
  "key_points": [
    "IPVanish invites users to beta test new features",
    "Android, Windows, and macOS platforms accepted",
    "Features include IPVanish Antivirus tool"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}