The latest version of ExpressVPN has been designed for better integration with Silicon-based Macs, resulting in several performance improvements.

If you’re using ExpressVPN on an M1 or M2 Mac, you should consider getting the latest update, as it’s designed to work as seamlessly as possible with Apple Silicon systems. As ExpressVPN describes it, many third-party apps need to be filtered through Rosetta 2 in order to run on M1 and M2 hardware, which can result in slower performance.

This new update allows ExpressVPN to work directly in an M1 or M2 system without having to go through Rosetta first, something the company says will improve reliability, increase performance and speed, and use less battery. Compared to running a previous version of ExpressVPN, mind you. The update itself won’t make your Mac faster or anything like that.

It’s also important to remember that these performance improvements are specific to M1 and M2 Macs. If you’re using an older Mac with an Intel chip, you likely won’t see much (if any) change in how your computer performs when ExpressVPN is in use.