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iPhones are renowned for their security, but when it comes to online privacy and freedom, there are still gaps that a VPN can fill. Apple’s iOS will encrypt some data (like iMessage or FaceTime), but your overall internet traffic (browsing, app connections) can still be monitored by networks or ISPs. Also, like any device, iPhones on public Wi-Fi are vulnerable to local eavesdropping. That’s where a VPN for iPhone comes in. By using Anyone on your iPhone, you ensure that all your mobile data is encrypted and tunneled through a safe path. Whether you’re on Wi-Fi or cellular (LTE/5G), the VPN protects your connections from interception and also allows you to bypass any content restrictions.
Anyone offers an iOS app (the Anyone Browser is one piece, but here we’re talking about full device VPN). The app uses the iOS VPN APIs (Apple provides a secure way to route traffic through a VPN profile). When you tap connect in the app, it establishes an encrypted tunnel from your iPhone to the decentralized network. After that, all of your apps’ traffic flows through that tunnel. You’ll notice a “VPN” icon appear at the top of your screen (in the status bar) – that’s iOS confirming a VPN is active. From then on, your IP address is that of the exit node, not your actual iPhone’s IP, for any service you use.
• Secure Public Hotspots: Using your iPhone on airport or café Wi-Fi without a VPN is risky. Even though a lot of app data is HTTPS, some apps may still send unencrypted info or metadata that can be sniffed. A VPN on your iPhone blocks those prying eyes. It’s especially wise if you do sensitive work on your phone (like email, banking apps, etc.) on public Wi-Fi. Remember, the convenience of doing everything on your phone means you might often be accessing private info on it – keep it private with a VPN.
• Bypass Network Restrictions: Some cellular plans or Wi-Fi networks restrict certain services (for example, some carriers throttle video streaming on “unlimited” plans; some school Wi-Fi might block Snapchat or Instagram). With Anyone on, those restrictions vanish because the network can’t see or classify what you’re doing. Your ISP just sees you sending encrypted data to a node, not that you’re watching YouTube or scrolling TikTok. Many iPhone users love VPNs for this reason – no more weird caps or blocks on certain apps.
• Privacy from Trackers: Your iPhone connects from various networks, often revealing your approximate location via IP and other identifiers. Using a VPN hides your real IP and can make it appear you’re elsewhere. This can reduce tracking by websites and apps that log IP addresses as part of their analytics. (Apple’s iCloud Private Relay tries to do some of this for Safari traffic, but a full VPN like Anyone covers all apps, and doesn’t require an iCloud+ subscription.) Also, with Anyone’s multi-hop, you’re not even trusting a single VPN server – multiple hops add robustness.
• Get the App: Download the Anyone app from the App Store (it might be listed as “Anyone VPN” or integrated in the Anyone Browser app as a feature – check our instructions). Open it. The first time, it will likely ask permission to add VPN configurations to your device (iOS will prompt “Allow this app to add VPN configurations”). Approve this – it’s necessary for the app to create the secure tunnel.
• One-Tap Connect: In the app, tap the Connect button. You might be asked to confirm via Touch ID/Face ID or passcode (Apple does this the first time for security). After a moment, you’ll see the VPN status connect. The app may show you connected and perhaps some stats like time connected or data used. The “VPN” indicator should appear on the top of your screen, confirming it’s active.
• Leave it Running: Once connected, you can actually exit the app – the VPN stays on in the background. You can continue using your iPhone as normal: browse in Safari/Chrome, use your social apps, stream music, anything. All of it is now going through the encrypted tunnel. If you pull down Control Center, you’ll likely see a VPN status icon there too. You can disconnect via the app or even through iOS Settings -> VPN if needed.
• Profiles and Settings: The app might allow selecting different exit regions or relay preferences. If you need to appear in a certain country (say to use a local service), choose that country before connecting. iOS also has an option for “Connect On Demand” for VPN profiles. You could enable that for Anyone’s profile so that your VPN reconnects automatically whenever you join a new network or after a reboot. This ensures continuous protection without manual intervention.
One thing to note: on iPhones, when VPN is on, all data goes through it, which can slightly impact battery life (encryption uses CPU) and maybe very slightly reduce speed (due to overhead). However, modern iPhones are powerful – most users find the impact negligible for typical usage. If you’re streaming high definition video for hours, you might see a bit more battery drain, but it’s usually worth the privacy gain. And you can always turn it off if you need to conserve battery and you’re on a trusted network (like your home Wi-Fi – though many still keep it on even at home, to thwart ISP tracking).
As an aside, Anyone also offers a private iOS browser that routes just the browser traffic through the network (providing Tor-like functionality for web). That’s great for anonymous browsing. However, using the full device VPN covers all apps, not just the browser. So for comprehensive security on your iPhone, use the VPN mode.
The nice part is, Anyone gives you both – you don’t have to choose one or the other. They complement each other for a thorough privacy toolkit on iOS.
