Articles Tagged “Browser”
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 T on Jan 05, 2012 0 Comments">0
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 T 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.
Archos introduces the Archos 7 and Archos 8 Home Tablet
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 01, 2010 0 Comments">0
Archos expanded its tablet offerings today by introducing the Archos 7 and Archos 8 Home Tablet, two low cost Android tablets that target the home user. The Archos 7 Home Tablet shares the same form factor as the Archos 5 Internet Tablet but is powered by a 600MHz ARM9 CPU, not the more powerful ARM Cortex-A8 TI OMAP3 processor of its predecessor. The Archos 7 Home Tablet features a seven inch, 800×480 resistive touchscreen display, extensive video codec support including 720p video playback with bitrates up to 2500kbit/s, built-in speakers, WiFi, USB host functionality, microSD expansion, composite video out, a …
Add multi-touch to the DROID web browser via the Milestone
by Susan Ellery on Jan 04, 2010 0 Comments">0
DROID owners clamoring for some multi-touch like their European counterparts should take a close look at a lively discussion over at AllDroid. Apparently, member t3hSteve was able to hack the multi-touch enabled browser of the Motorola Milestone onto the Motorola DROID. The hack is not for the faint of heart as it requires a rooted device and some familiarity with adb but if you are up for the task, a enviable multi-touch browsing experience will be your just reward. Hit the jump for a short video of the pinch and zoom in action. [via Gizmodo]
Video: Dolphin Browser for Motorola DROID – multi-touch zooming, tabs, and finger gestures
by Michael Oryl on Nov 30, 2009 1 Comments">1
Here’s a quick video showing some of the features of the very cool Dolphin Browser by MGeek for the Motorola DROID. The Dolphin Browser is a true Webkit-based browser that offers high-end features like multi-touch pinch/stretch zooming, tabbed browsing, and even finger gestures for accessing its many features. It’s really quite impressive, and is available from the Android Market for the low, low price of free. You can hardly beat that. You’ll find the video of the Dolphin Browser in action after the jump.
IBM’s augmented reality browser for Android
by James Tromans on Jun 18, 2009 0 Comments">0
Augmented reality browsers seem to be the in-thing at the moment, and we can see why. If done well, they have the potential to be down right awesome. The issue with these applications, however, is that they rely heavily on plotted content. This week, news of two augmented reality browsers has hit the headlines. The first we heard about was by a Dutch company naming their product “Layar” and the second was by IBM for Wimbledon, called ‘Seer’. But first, what are they? The applications runs on your Android phone and makes use of your camera, GPS, compass and pretty …
NanoPhone adds increased security to Android
by James Tromans on Dec 17, 2008 0 Comments">0
Mocana, one of the top 100 privately-held technology companies in North America, have released NanoPhone suite for the Android. NanoPhone is the “most comprehensive open standards-based security suite for developers building to the Open Handset Alliance’s Android specifications”. In short, this product tightens Androids loose skin, especially in and around the area of Internet connectivity. A secure browser and malware/virus protection are just two of the features included in the suite for Android. However, perhaps the most important aspect of the product (especially for enterprise consumers) is the inclusion of a VPN client. Mocana state that Android has lacked a …
RC28 T-Mobile G1 update halted, RC29 on its way
by Darcy LaCouvee on Oct 29, 2008 0 Comments">0
We mentioned last week that a new over the air update for the T-Mobile G1 was on its way. It was called RC28 and was to address a bug with the Amazon MP3 store and offer a few enhancements. Well, since the Android browser security flaw was found, Google and T-Mobile have halted the RC28 update that was already in progress and will instead be sending out an RC29 update that fixes the browser security hole. The new RC29 update started going out to users as of this past Monday. You can find slightly more information on RC29 and future …
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