AdGuard has pushed out a new beta build aimed at refining its core engine, fixing persistent edge-case bugs, and updating its network filtering capabilities to match modern web standards. 🚀 Key Improvements and Performance

: As is common with local VPN-based filtering on mobile platforms, a minor increase in background battery consumption remains present.

: Some secure banking applications may trigger false positives with the local HTTPS filtering enabled, requiring manual whitelisting. 📝 Final Verdict

: Resolved specific instances where element hiding failed on complex, dynamically loading web pages.

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: The heavy lifting is done by the updated CoreLibs engine, which shows a noticeable improvement in rule processing speed.

: Enhanced support for DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS, making secure DNS resolution more consistent. ⚠️ Areas Needing Polish

AdGuard 2.5.0 (896) Beta is a solid, albeit iterative, update. It does not reinvent the interface, but the backend optimizations make it a worthy upgrade for users who value a clean, tracker-free browsing experience and are willing to navigate the occasional beta quirk.