Vivaldi 3.5 for Android Adds Toggle to Clear Browsing Data on Exit

Dec. 3, 2020



Vivaldihas released a new update (version 3.5) that enhances the overall privacy features of the browser on Android. The new features include clearing browsing data on exit, disabling WebRTC broadcast IP, and sorting Notes andBookmarks.

With Vivaldi 3.5, you canautomatically clear browsing data when you close the browser. You can choose to remove browsing history, cookies and site data, cached images and files, and open tabs. You can enable the feature fromSettings -> Privacy -> Clear session browsing data on exit.Image: Vivaldi

Another feature introduced in the update is theability to disable WebRTC (Web Real-time Communication) broadcast IP. This way, your IP address will not get leaked when you’re using aVPN. To disable WebRTC broadcast, open Vivaldi Settings -> Privacy and uncheck the option that reads “Broadcast IP for Best WebRTC Performance.”

Other miscellaneous improvements introduced with Vivaldi 3.5 update include enhancements in the Start page and user interface of the browser. In addition, the bottom navigation bar of the browser now respects the theme’s color scheme. You can access all these features by downloading Vivaldi 3.5 from Google Play Store.

Download Vivaldi 3.5 (Android)

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.