Opera's free, unlimited VPN app is now available for Android, allowing users to enjoy greater control of their browsing experience and unblock various geo-specific content.

Opera baked in a free, unlimited VPN for its desktop browser back in April, then extended the courtesy to its mobile iOS app in May. Opera for Android is now finally catching up, getting the same treatment as the iOS app.

With the baked-in Opera VPN, users can make it seem like they're browsing from the United States, Germany, Canada, Singapore or the Netherlands, thus bypassing certain geo-based restrictions that may limit their access to some content.

While there are plenty of VPN apps available on the market, the best thing about Opera's offer is that it's completely free, it doesn't have any data limits and it doesn't require any subscription or login.

In addition to the built-in VPN, Opera for Android will also check the security of the Wi-Fi network thanks to its Wi-Fi test tool, advising users to turn on the VPN if it detects any weaknesses in the network. More specifically, the Wi-Fi test tool will check the network and rate it with scores ranging from A to F, where A is the most secure and F requires extra caution.

The tool also checks to see if it's a public or private Wi-Fi network, if it's encrypted, if it leaves the location and IP address exposed, if others can see or monitor your device details, if there are other devices sharing the same connection and, if so, how many.

Setting up Opera VPN is easy and straightforward, taking only a few seconds, and the app will handle the Android VPN settings so that users don't have to.

"The Opera VPN app can help unlock online borders and is the closest thing to a Viking shield today's mobile users have for virtual self-protection," says Opera.

Opera VPN for Android promises access to more online content regardless of geo-restrictions, without compromising Wi-Fi security. It's worth pointing out, however, that turning the VPN feature on will likely cause a slight speed decrease, but that's normal and shouldn't really affect the experience.

Head over to the Google Play Store to download the new Opera VPN app for Android, or check out the video below to get a better idea of what it brings to the table. If you already downloaded and installed the app, drop by our comment section and tell us how it fares.

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