Proton has introduced a series of updates that enhance privacy, convenience, and security across its entire ecosystem. The latest improvements span Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass, forming a technological foundation for future upgrades. Below is a concise overview of the newest features and what’s coming next.
1. What’s already released
Proton Mail launched a dedicated Newsletter View that automatically organizes marketing and subscription emails, keeping your inbox clean and focused.
Proton VPN upgraded NetShield, improving protection against phishing and malicious domains across all devices.
Proton Drive introduced Albums for securely grouping and storing photos and videos, with faster mobile uploads.
Proton Pass released a command-line interface (CLI) that allows developers and advanced users to manage passwords and secure data directly from the terminal.
2. New Proton VPN capabilities
- Expanded free tier: free Proton VPN servers are now available in 10 countries, offering better speeds and broader global coverage.
- New VPN architecture: Proton is building its own in-house VPN framework to support post-quantum encryption, improved anti-censorship performance, and faster feature development.
- Enhanced protection: the upgraded NetShield provides stronger filtering of harmful domains and phishing sites.
- Linux CLI: one of the most requested features — full VPN control via command line, workflows, and automation.
3. Coming soon
- Proton Mail: a smarter Category View for automatic email sorting, plus Easy Switch for seamless migration from Google and Microsoft.
- Proton VPN: further enhancements to the new architecture and higher connection stability.
- Proton Drive: the introduction of Shared Drives for teams, families, and businesses, along with major performance upgrades.
- Proton Pass: folders and subfolders, an expanded CLI, and improved autofill that works even with complex login forms and desktop applications.
4. Why this matters for VPN users
Proton continues to strengthen its ecosystem with a focus on deeper privacy and user-centric security. For VPN users, these improvements mean stronger protection against threats, more stable connections, and higher performance — all built on Proton’s own architecture rather than third-party solutions. This makes Proton VPN one of the most advanced and reliable privacy tools available today.
