ExpressVPN is the first to release an ARM-compatible VPN application for ARM computers

ExpressVPN was one of the first major VPN services to release an ARM architecture compatible version of its application for Microsoft Copilot Plus PC.

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Most VPN applications don't work on new ARM devices, which creates problems for users, especially in corporate environments. ExpressVPN chose a hybrid approach, using a Microsoft Prism x86 emulator instead of creating a compatible application for ARM chips. This decision reduced development time and provided users with an interface comparable to a native application.

Microsoft claims that Prism is as efficient as Apple's Rosetta 2 and can emulate applications twice as fast as previous versions of Windows on ARM devices. With this, Microsoft Copilot Plus users can enjoy the security and functionality of a full VPN service. Other VPN providers are expected to follow ExpressVPN's lead, but it's not yet known whether they will take the same approach or create fully compatible apps for ARM.

Source: Android Authority