is there a tor for android and do i really need it

Tor announced the new version of its mobile application by confirming “Tor Browser 8.5 is the first stable release on Android”. According to Tor, “There are still feature gaps between the desktop and Android Tor Browser, we are confident that Tor Browser for Android provides essentially the same protections that can be found on desktop platforms”. For those already using the Tor Browser on desktop, there are some differences.

The bouncing around of your online activity does significantly lower the speed of your browsing. The approach makes it very difficult for anyone to uncover the source of your activity on the web as well as your location. The Tor Network achieves this by bouncing your location across relays run by volunteers around the globe. The Tor Browser is based on Firefox and allows users to navigate the web without fear of being tracked. Today marks the official launch of the Tor Browser on Android – allowing you to download it via Google Play. The lack of tracking makes the browser popular for privacy-focused users. The browser is known for its ability to shift your web traffic from location to location – meaning you cannot be tracked. The Tor Browser is finally available on Android, but it’s not just for Dark Web lurkers and ne’er do wells.

Is there a tor for android and do i really need it