Mullvad VPN is releasing a new iOS feature called 'Force all apps' that routes all traffic through the VPN tunnel despite known Apple networking bugs. This security enhancement comes with significant UX tradeoffs, including potential app update loops that could brick network connectivity. Users must manually disconnect the VPN during updates to avoid getting stuck in these loops.
Background
VPN providers have long struggled with iOS network extension limitations that can cause traffic leaks outside the VPN tunnel. Apple's NetworkExtension framework has known bugs that prevent complete traffic isolation.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10