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Build your own Android browser, courtesy of Maxthon
by Bogdan Petrovan on Apr 28, 2012 1 Comments">1
“This is Android, after all, and Android is about having options.” This is how the post on XDA-Developers from where I picked this story ends. To this I add – Amen! Android is all about options, the freedom of choice, the freedom to fiddle with everything, until everything is just right. On the same lines, Android is about being able to customize your browser so it bares your name of choice, your own custom icon, or your hand-picked splash screen. Gimmicky? Maybe, but cool all the same. Actually, we are talking about the Maxthon Android browser, a solid alternative to …
Opera Mini 7: Smoother, faster, and improved browser for Android
by Alvin Ybañez on Apr 19, 2012 3 Comments">3
Your Android phone carries pre-installed applications called stock apps. Your phone carries a stock keyboard, a stock camera app, and a stock web browser. But, if your Android phone already has the required stock applications, why would most users prefer third-party applications on their phones? The answer is simple. Third-party apps offer more enhanced features compared to stock apps. One of the famous third-party apps for web browsing is the Opera Mini web browser. The newest version of Opera Mini will let you enjoy a newer and faster browsing experience on the web. The updated browser features support for OpenGLES …
Proxy + Privacy Browser for Anonymous Surfing of Blocked Websites on Android
by Paul Nuñal on Mar 26, 2012 2 Comments">2
The Web is a fun place to learn new information, socialize, interact, and play games to kill the time. However, there are certain Internet areas that are limited to access, or blocked by either a corporate firewall or banned country-wide. An interesting Android app called Proxy + Privacy Browser, developed by Smartwebs Innovations, lets you access banned websites all in the comfort of your mobile smartphone. Virtually any site can be unblocked, including many social networking sites, web hosting services, blogging platforms, entertainment sites, and news channels, just to name a few. Apart from giving you an all-access pass to …
The Best Android Browsers of 2012
by Sam Cater on Mar 23, 2012 30 Comments">30
There are so many Android browsers out there today, and each one claims to be better than the last. Some offer great experiences, whilst others boast that they are simple and just get the job done. I’ve been through many browsers in the last two years, and found a great set of them to showcase to you. So without ado, these are the best Android browsers of 2012!
Android Browser is Now the Most Popular Mobile Browser in the World
by Bams Sadewo on Mar 03, 2012 9 Comments">9
Another week, another fine set of statistics released by the folks at StatCounter. According to the Internet analytics firm, as reported by Tom’s Guide, the Android browser has finally taken the lead over its competitors and is now the top mobile browser in the world. By taking a 22.67 percent share of the pie in February 2012, it bested Opera’s 21.7 percent by a small margin.
Dolphin Sonar: Control Your Browser With Just Your Voice
by Bogdan Petrovan on Mar 01, 2012 2 Comments">2
We asked and you answered. According to our February poll, Dolphin is the favorite Android browser of our readers. And there are plenty of reasons to love Dolphin, from the blazing-fast navigation, to the intuitive way to access bookmarks and the support for add-ons. Another cool thing about Dolphin is how easy it is to control your browsing experience using nothing but gestures. Being a Webkit-based browser, Dolphin naturally supports the swipes and zooms that we all know and love, but the app also lets you assign custom gestures to websites, for quick access. Want to go to Facebook? Just …
How to Set Default Browser for Wi-Fi/2G/3G and Websites w/ Browser Swap App
by Brigitte Novabos on Jan 17, 2012 0 Comments">0
Running at optimum condition is any mobile device user’s nirvana. A lagging device or a slow connection is sure to ruin a nice day, or sour some moods, at least. Optimization is key and users are quick to search for ways to save as much bandwidth, memory, or disk space as they can. It’s time to take control over your browsing experience. The new Browser Swap app enters the Android arena as a refreshing solution to managing your favorite sites and browser preferences. If you’ve always been irked at how you can’t seem to get a handle on your surfing …
Silk Browser No Longer Exclusive to Kindle Fire
by Christine Torralba on Jan 05, 2012 1 Comments">1
One of the reasons why the Kindle Fire became overhyped when it was first announced was the Silk Browser feature added by Amazon. Even though the browser was perceived to have a substantial improvement on loading speeds, it quickly lost interest with Android users because it was exclusive to the Kindle Fire. Thankfully, some XDA Developers were able to tinker around with the browser and get it to run on rooted devices. After being able to use the browser, the end result is actually based on personal preference. But yes, a number of users have mentioned that the browser is …
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on Droid 3, with some Benchmarks and Screenshots
by Brandon Sobotta on Dec 22, 2011 2 Comments">2
So the other night I got an alpha version of ICS installed on my Droid 3, and I have to say I am impressed. Hashcode has been hard at work since the release of the source code, and had done some amazing things. I am currently using it for my daily driver and if you don’t mind being a guinea pig give it a shot yourself. For being an alpha it is very stable, and many of the main functions work. Here is the list from Hashcode’s blog of what works and what does not. Many of the base phone functions are now working. And that …
Android Firefox Gets Revamped
by Christine Torralba on Dec 17, 2011 0 Comments">0
If you’ve already gotten accustomed to the mobile version of Firefox, you will be pleased to know that there are some changes to its Android interface. Mozilla, the company behind the famous browser, released some photos of a futuristic Firefox for Android last Thursday. At first glance, changes are not that visible and easy to spot. But if you look closely, you’ll see that there are really some differences with the new interface. One of the changes you’ll notice on a standard window is that the tab management has been moved to the right side of the location bar. At …
Android Apps Your Phone Should Have
by Edmund Apostol on Sep 05, 2011 8 Comments">8
There are a total of more than 150,000 Android apps out on the market now. The overwhelmingly huge amount of application choices can be mind-boggling to a new Android phone user. Here is an attempt to make the decision a little easier. Presented below are some apps that by their features and popularity can be labeled as ‘must-haves’. They cover most of the common uses and aspects of an Android phone from basic operation to entertainment and security. Customization Apps 1. Free Advanced Task Manager As the name says, this program enables you to accomplish the basic routines quickly without eating …
A Sneak Peek into the Firefox Browser Optimized for Honeycomb Tablets
by Alvin Ybañez on Aug 31, 2011 1 Comments">1
There is no sweeter news for Honeycomb tablets these days than that of the newest version of the Mozilla Firefox browser, the tablet-optimized version of which is fast approaching a publicly usable stage. Developers of the Firefox version for Android tablets have given us a peek into their upcoming browser designed specifically for Android 3.x Honeycomb tablets. The tablet version of Firefox is a successor of its phone version. Developers say that both versions have the same scripting and extensions support that makes the browser appealing. The Firefox browser for Android tablets follows the ethos and spirit of minimalistic design, …
FireFox 6 Beta Is Now Available
by Aerol Bibat on Jul 10, 2011 3 Comments">3
Firefox is one of the world’s most popular browsers, and even though Chrome may work better with Android, Firefox is still the king of browser for many people. This is why seeing the newest version of the Firefox Beta for Android can excite a lot of users. It’s out on the Market right now, and it brings a whole lot of UI changes, performance improvements, and other fixes and enhancements. Here’s what’s new for this version of Firefox for Android: Better start-up – Firefox is now optimized to start faster and is less of a memory drain Higher-quality image scaling …
Bolt! Browser App Comes To Android But Still In Beta [Private Invite Included]
by Aerol Bibat on Jun 23, 2011 2 Comments">2
[Update] If you want to try this blazing fast browser, can use the code ‘androidauthority’ to participate. Bolt! is starting this private beta off very small, and are only giving away a select number of invites to you, our readers! Enjoy, and you’ll find the link at the bottom.
Opera Mini 5.1 for Android now available
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 14, 2010 0 Comments">0
Today Opera has taken its Opera Mini web browser for Android smartphones out of beta. Opera Mini 5.1 is expected to offer a richer and better performing web browsing experience while on the go and now allows users to set Opera Mini as the default browser for surfing the net and also has bolstered page layout on Android devices with with large screens. Opera Mini is available now via the Android Market or m.opera.com for free.
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