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The AnchorFree Team March 11, 2013

Hotspot Shield VPN for Mobile Wins Appy Award for Privacy and Online Security at SXSW

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The Appy Award acknowledges the creativity and excellence in app design. Every year, the annual Appy Awards is held at the SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, Texas. Amongst numerous apps that were nominated this year, Hotspot Shield was chosen to win the Appy Award under the Privacy/Online Security category! Check out other 2013 Appy Award winners from different categories by clicking here.

 

 

 

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