Tor Browser 12.5 released with new features and accessibility improvements

Tor Browser, the web browser used to access the Tor network, has just released its version 12.5, packed with new features. According to a blog post by the Tor Project team, the collaboration with Mullvad to build the Mullvad Browser has enabled them to improve Tor Browser's build system, address legacy issues, and conduct an accessibility review of the browser's custom components.

The new release includes an updated circuit display, new onion site icons, improved connection experience, better accessibility for screen readers or any other assistive technology, Finnish language support, and more. The updated circuit display feature allows users to see a graphical representation of the path their data takes through the Tor network, with flags to help make their locations easier to identify at a glance.

The accessibility improvements in Tor Browser 12.5 are particularly significant, as they will allow users with disabilities to access the Tor network more easily. The Tor Project team has conducted an accessibility review of the browser's custom components, ensuring that they are compatible with screen readers and other assistive technology.

The Tor Project team is encouraging users to download and install the new version of Tor Browser as soon as possible. They have also reminded users to always verify the authenticity of their Tor Browser download to ensure that they are not downloading a fake or compromised version of the browser.