According to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bzdcw6WSr8&feature=g-all-u&context=G201ee15FAAAAAAAAFAA
Chrome for Android is out, and sure enough...
https://market.android.com/details?...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbmRyb2lkLmNocm9tZSJd
But when you try to install it, it says the Xperia Play isn't compatible. Does anyone know what specs are needed for Chrome?
It needs ICS software, have the apk if want. there is some issues with it anyway.
I should've guessed they'd save Chrome for ICS... Looks pretty cool from the vid preview though.
Who wants to place bets on how quickly this gets hacked to work on every Android device under the sun?
...my bet's on "Quicker than Silk"
anyone else try on gingerbread ROM ?? ,
maybe i'll try soon on GB ROM
I tried it on cm9, it installs but it does not load pages abd switching between tabs also does not work. But does not look much better than stock ics browser anyway...
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How can i get hold of chrome?
tezlewis1988 said:
How can i get hold of chrome?
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Only for ics. Just search it in the market
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I have had this for some time, dont remember where I got it from. But it supposedly works on GB. To be honest I dont remember if its true but here you go for those interested.
Edit: I just reinstalled it. And what it is is the old browser called Miren Browser, no longer available for whatever reason. I actually used this browser a lot before it vanished and I have since moved on to Dolphin. So the below attachment is just a themed Miren Browser... at least it looks that way to me unless Google Chrome replaced Miren... Anyways sorry yall at least for now test it out as Miren was a great browser.
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I have had this for some time, dont remember where I got it from. But it supposedly works on GB. To be honest I dont remember if its true but here you go for those interested.
Edit: I just reinstalled it. And what it is is the old browser called Miren Browser, no longer available for whatever reason. I actually used this browser a lot before it vanished and I have since moved on to Dolphin. So the below attachment is just a themed Miren Browser... at least it looks that way to me unless Google Chrome replaced Miren... Anyways sorry yall at least for now test it out as Miren was a great browser.
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That's the browser that i'm using about 6 months and nothing to say about it! Fast, complete, a lot of intresting options, use a bit of ram, clean, fast, eye candy, fast, easy to use, can create a lot of quick access and really really fast!!
I recommend it to you guys, just test it!!
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Guess what I just found?
Miren Browser (Original, not the Chrome Themed version of Miren)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.miren.browser
Sadly it has not been update in 18 months so I dont believe it will be as good as it used to in the wake of Dolphin....bummer
Ok i have found a google chrome it's version 2.6.6
I can also change the theme.
tezlewis1988 said:
Ok i have found a real version of google chrome it's version 2.6.6
I can also change the theme.
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This is a Maxthon Browser themed as Google Chrome, just as my above file was Miren Themed as Google Chrome. If you go to download another theme it pulls up as Maxthon theme. Thank you though......
I flashed a JB rom on my dads samsung galaxy y and it had google chrome, so i just used that APK, i tried one of the others and it came up in chinese version 1.6.6, this one doesnt and has more options.
Ok no problem, dont know much about this stuff
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tezlewis1988 said:
I flashed a JB rom on my dads samsung galaxy y and it had google chrome, so i just used that APK, i tried one of the others and it came up in chinese version 1.6.6, this one doesnt and has more options.
Ok no problem, dont know much about this stuff
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I might be mistaken it looks like it is Maxthon but modded to look like Google Chrome in every sense of the word...... hmm.... interesting. Not complaining just mentioning what I notice about it. I am sure there will be users more then happy to test out the Miren and Maxthon browsers from here.....anyways thanks for posting.
I´m still prefeering Miren browser themed as Crome!!!
That´s more like it!!! :good:
ozzmanj1 said:
I have had this for some time, dont remember where I got it from. But it supposedly works on GB. To be honest I dont remember if its true but here you go for those interested.
Edit: I just reinstalled it. And what it is is the old browser called Miren Browser, no longer available for whatever reason. I actually used this browser a lot before it vanished and I have since moved on to Dolphin. So the below attachment is just a themed Miren Browser... at least it looks that way to me unless Google Chrome replaced Miren... Anyways sorry yall at least for now test it out as Miren was a great browser.
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Works perfectly on my Xperia Play. Thanks for the QR code!
DerRichter said:
Works perfectly on my Xperia Play. Thanks for the QR code!
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Your welcome. Glad you like the browser.
ozzmanj1 said:
I have had this for some time, dont remember where I got it from. But it supposedly works on GB. To be honest I dont remember if its true but here you go for those interested.
Edit: I just reinstalled it. And what it is is the old browser called Miren Browser, no longer available for whatever reason. I actually used this browser a lot before it vanished and I have since moved on to Dolphin. So the below attachment is just a themed Miren Browser... at least it looks that way to me unless Google Chrome replaced Miren... Anyways sorry yall at least for now test it out as Miren was a great browser.
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Is this actually google chrome? Because whatever it is its quick! Blows maxthon and dolphin out of the water thanks
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Just looking to see what browser everyone uses,I've tried a few different ones and haven't found the "perfect" one yet I like the sync feature that firefox has to sync my bookmarks and tabs,specifically the "real time" sync of pages I have open my PC. But for some reason firefox is real laggy on my bolt,Does any other browser have that?
Miren. It's insanely good. I set flash plug-ins to on demand, location off, and its amazing. http://market.android.com/details?id=cn.miren.browser
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Firefox on a bolt... Wow. Firefox has been slow and funky on any android phone I've owned.
I agree with the Miren browser suggestion. I've been using it for many moons.
You may want to try out XScope too. It's a speedy feature filled browser. I purchased dolphin xd and used it for awhile, but once I found Miren, I uninstalled the dolphin and never looked back.
Love the stock browser the best.
Dolphin mini is fast.
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1. Dolphin HD. I love it.
2. I sure thought Firefox would have been better. It looks and feels great but it is SLOOOOOOOOOOW.
3. WTF doesn't Google have a mobile Chrome browser? Seriously?
I use skyfire. It's a pretty good browser.
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ddgarcia05 said:
Dolphin mini is fast.
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+1 to that
Miren
Minimal, easy flash, good looking, no stupid gestures
.eschew obfuscation.
Opera Mobile
I've tried them all and while all have some good features I finally landed on xscope...
I use Miren or Dolphin HD, I just can't decide between them.
Opera Mini on 3G - Opera Mobile on wifi.
been using dolphin hd, but guess I'll give miren a chance.
ridobe said:
WTF doesn't Google have a mobile Chrome browser? Seriously?
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Google made the stock browser ;-)
I use stock browser if it's AOSP, but I hate the Sense changes to it so I use Dolphin on Sense.
after playing with Miren for a bit, definitely a nice browser. Don't know why all the browsers want to be light blue or light green though.
Only thing seems missing is private mode.
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after playing with Miren for a bit, definitely a nice browser. Don't know why all the browsers want to be light blue or light green though.
Only thing seems missing is private mode.
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I vote for miren too. I thought the new FireFox was supposed to have a private mode, but don't see it.
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Maxthon loads pages quick
bill.allrobots.org said:
Google made the stock browser ;-)
I use stock browser if it's AOSP, but I hate the Sense changes to it so I use Dolphin on Sense.
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I would love it if they eventually pulled it out as a Market app like Maps and Voice so Sense users could have the option of using it.
Mr_Joshua said:
I would love it if they eventually pulled it out as a Market app like Maps and Voice so Sense users could have the option of using it.
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I like this idea. The sense tabs view is pretty cool though. I like the pinch out to tab view. One of the very few things I miss on aosp.
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Just wanted to poll which browser users find work best or have the most features. I've used the stock browser, cyanogens browser dolphin HD, and opera. I've found I each one of these has its pros and cons. Just wondering if I'm missing some Jem out there.
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I've always liked and use Miren Browser.
Simple and not loaded with extra features....but haven't had an update in a long time.
Did a search and it no longer shows in the market.
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Unfortunately, the stock browser is still the best out there. I absolutely do not understand how this is true, yet it is. It has blown my mind that not a single dev has released anything close to good. Chrome? Firefox? Miren has been abandoned.. WTF? Opera is okay, but still Meh..
*signed
dolphin browser has had several privacy issues...there is a thread on it in the regular Android apps forum. The most popular choice there was Boat Browser although if you are running ICS Chrome Beta seems to be the winner.
Personally, I like Dolphin Browser HD. I've used Opera, and the Stock on. But DB has the features I enjoy the most. It's Tabbed browsing is just like Chrome's.
Chrome for ICS, Dolphin for browsing wap sites, Opera for browsing web sites (i.e, flash)...
dolphin and sky fire works best for me
Chrome beta for ICS is real good, though i have only been playing with it for a couple of days, I really like the feel and look.
Chrome for ICS wins hands down! The only pity is no flash...
Not having flash isn't a pity, it's a major oversight on Googles part. Seriously... Wth.?
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mrrick said:
Not having flash isn't a pity, it's a major oversight on Googles part. Seriously... Wth.?
*signed
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It isn't an oversite. Adobe is not supporting any new mobile browsers. Flash is bloated crap anyways. I hope they go under.
K
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Pre-ICS my favorite browser was Miren Browser. Hands down. Since I've moved to ICS, it has been Chrome only because I'm a fanboy. No flash and horrible zoom rendering make it tough to use at times (I understand it's still in Beta), but it's my favorite so far. It is definitely the fastest.
Gotta say Chrome.
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I am using the Dolphin HD browser, seems to work fine for me. Then again I do not use my browser so much.
It's a shame chrome is only for ICS - Dang marketing strategies...!!!
Opera Mini is good for browsing when only edge connectivity is available.
Firefox is ok, but i dislike the way it does zoom.
Dolphin and Miren browser are good.
And that, is my pov
Chrome beta and ICS Browser + I prefer on ICS. I also like Dolphin Browser Mini. Have used that browser for awhile.
One thing I like about the stock ics is it signs in your account automatically on Google services... not present with chrome beta(it does sync with desktop chrome tho, which the original one doesn't...
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AdmnGT said:
Pre-ICS my favorite browser was Miren Browser. Hands down. Since I've moved to ICS, it has been Chrome only because I'm a fanboy. No flash and horrible zoom rendering make it tough to use at times (I understand it's still in Beta), but it's my favorite so far. It is definitely the fastest.
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The final version will surely be great once it is a squared away. Like you said: Beta
Ive tried all of these, but i prefer Maxthon.
In case you forgot, you can run Google Chrome on your ICS device now (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome&hl=en). There are some goodies there which are not available in stock browser and you might like it better.
Agreed, it is smother than the stock browser, plus, you have all your chrome bookmarks automatically synchronized. Also, you can access the pages you have opened in other computers and devices (which is cool and scary at the same time).
mauix said:
Agreed, it is smother than the stock browser, plus, you have all your chrome bookmarks automatically synchronized. Also, you can access the pages you have opened in other computers and devices (which is cool and scary at the same time).
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It's by far the greatest advantage of Mobile Chrome... being reading something in my laptop, then leaving and continuing to read the same thing, effortlessly, is pretty cool.
Or if I run into a page some cool Android app while on my computer, instead of e-mailing the link, I just open Chrome Mobile, and there's the page.
But there's no flash
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iandr0idos said:
But there's no flash
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You have to remember that it's still in beta. For what it is at the moment it's great. Personally, I use it daily, a lot
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It will NEVER support flash.
And I still find that Quick ICS Browser is faster and more responsive.
Best selling point for Chrome to me is the bookmark syncing. Thats huge IMHO and I think it should have been implemented from the start with Android.
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I'm using boat browser and love it. I'll have to install chrome and compare.
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iandr0idos said:
It will NEVER support flash.
And I still find that Quick ICS Browser is faster and more responsive.
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What makes you claim it will never support flash?
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Probobly this
Google's new Chrome web browser for Android will never get support for Adobe Flash, Ars Technica reports.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, since Adobe previously stated that it was finished working on Flash for mobiles.
So effectively, mobile Flash is officially on the way out. Even though Adobe itself has given up on it, that hasn't stopped plenty of manufacturers from continuing to advertise Flash as a selling point for Android.
Ars Technica deftly points out:
When Google eventually moves to replace the default Android browser with Chrome in future versions of the Android platform, devices that run the operating system will likely no longer be able to play Flash content in the browser.
silver03wrx said:
Probobly this
Google's new Chrome web browser for Android will never get support for Adobe Flash, Ars Technica reports.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, since Adobe previously stated that it was finished working on Flash for mobiles.
So effectively, mobile Flash is officially on the way out. Even though Adobe itself has given up on it, that hasn't stopped plenty of manufacturers from continuing to advertise Flash as a selling point for Android.
Ars Technica deftly points out:
When Google eventually moves to replace the default Android browser with Chrome in future versions of the Android platform, devices that run the operating system will likely no longer be able to play Flash content in the browser.
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Now that really sucks...
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No! Wonder who made that excecutive decision. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing yet. People use the phones more than a home computer. So you would think they would want to work harder on mobile flash. I'm still kinda in denial about this whole thing,
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I really wish Chrome had a desktop view feature
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DANIEL133337 said:
I really wish Chrome had a desktop view feature
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It does doesn't it. Hit the menu button and doesn't it say something about desktop?
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Last I read, Flash was going away. In favor of HTML5? So not everyone will be supporting it in the future.
I'm using Chrome Beta also. It's not 100% ready for prime time, but works pretty well so far. And the fact it syncs bookmarks with my home Chrome browser is HUGE for me.
But I wish it were easier to add mobile-only bookmarks. It's not super friendly in that area yet. I love Dolphin browsers home page where I can add quick bookmarks.
So OK, how is it that I can't find it on Play? Is it because I'm on superlite ICS and if so, is there a way I can trick Play to show me everything?
I tried Chrome and it is ok, but has handy features missing. I'll stick to stock, which has all my Chrome bookmarks synced to it anyway, it is super fast.
bdbx18 said:
So OK, how is it that I can't find it on Play? Is it because I'm on superlite ICS and if so, is there a way I can trick Play to show me everything?
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Just search "chrome" and it comes up.
I really like it, works well for me with no issues yet....
Turbojugend said:
I tried Chrome and it is ok, but has handy features missing. I'll stick to stock, which has all my Chrome bookmarks synced to it anyway, it is super fast.
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How were you able to sync your Google bookmarks to the stock browser? I tried a couple months ago and couldn't figure it out.
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Software Guy said:
Just search "chrome" and it comes up.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbmRyb2lkLmNocm9tZSJd
CZ Eddie said:
How were you able to sync your Google bookmarks to the stock browser? I tried a couple months ago and couldn't figure it out.
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I'm assuming you're on GB still since you mentioned you tried a couple of months ago. Using the ICS browser it automatically syncs your chrome bookmarks.
Can anyone recommend me a good browser to use? I'm in ics using the uniporn rom.
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Ice cream sandwich browser plus in the play store. It's free. Has some cool shortcuts and a lot of useful settings.
hollywood528 said:
Ice cream sandwich browser plus in the play store. It's free. Has some cool shortcuts and a lot of useful settings.
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I know lots of people prefer ICS+ but It just keep messing up my usage. Just somehow, I don't like the way how it worked on infuse. The side selection menu is all the point.
I would recommend Chrome beta or the system browser. They are both pretty good.
The system browser has the side selection which is very convenient, even it's only five fixed selections it's enough. I like the way how you can switch between tabs in the system browser easily.
On the other hand, I noticed a speed advantage in Chrome beta. The tab sync function is excellent if you use Chrome on your computer. Totally "Cloud". Also the magnifier function when you click on some close links save you some time double tap to zoom in.
The others are gingerbread era browser. Probably among those I would recommend Opera mobile.
Just some personal suggestion
Dolphin HD is stable and ez to use
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Chrome Beta
KingVekxin said:
Can anyone recommend me a good browser to use? I'm in ics using the uniporn rom.
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The BEST ONE will be Chrome Beta. You can download it from Google Play.
It has a lot of great features.
I use it and I would say it is the Best browser for ICS for me right now.
Have the Galaxy Nexus device.
Trying dolphin for now, seems pretty smoothy so far, thanks guys u rule
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I use opera mobile without any problems
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KingVekxin said:
Trying dolphin for now, seems pretty smoothy so far, thanks guys u rule
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Works well, looks great =
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
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I use opera mini, skyfire, or dolphin
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I like Boat Browser.
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LDimchik said:
The BEST ONE will be Chrome Beta. You can download it from Google Play.
It has a lot of great features.
I use it and I would say it is the Best browser for ICS for me right now.
Have the Galaxy Nexus device.
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I must agree. I was using ICS browser plus... but after using Chrome beta.. I must say.. it is probably the best browser I have used.. It's great how it links to your home computer's tabs if you're using Chrome at home too.
Chrome Beta for the win!
hollywood528 said:
I must agree. I was using ICS browser plus... but after using Chrome beta.. I must say.. it is probably the best browser I have used.. It's great how it links to your home computer's tabs if you're using Chrome at home too.
Chrome Beta for the win!
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Bookmark syncing is a welcome addition as well. Chrome ftw
I used to dislike chrome for android... but it now works very well. I vote chrome, it makes the browsing super snappy compared to the stock one which takes forever to load xda and such.
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I used to dislike chrome for android... but it now works very well. I vote chrome, it makes the browsing super snappy compared to the stock one which takes forever to load xda and such.
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Same. It's a lot faster than the default browser and it is still in Beta and only available for ics roms. One of the things I like about it is that it syncs all of my bookmarks from my pc, which is a really cool feature. My vote is for Chrome as well.
Hi,
I'm fed up with Chrome browser on my Nexus S. Way too laggy for single core.
What is the best lightest, quickest browser for Nexus S now?
I have tried Dolphin but don't really like the layout. Prefer something minimal similar to Chrome but with no lag.
Is boat browser still going? I remember that from a few years ago.
Any recommendations appreciated.
I'm currently trying out Helly Bean FYI.
Cheers.
Stock android browser works best for me.
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lyvidium said:
Stock android browser works best for me.
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+1
I use opera mini browser, its fast and never force closed to me. And my second choice of browser is stock android browser.
Besides stock i roll with boat mini
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I think stock is for me.
I have never seen any updates for stock at all. Does it never get updated?
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Warren_Orange said:
I think stock is for me.
I have never seen any updates for stock at all. Does it never get updated?
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Only when a new Android version comes out
PS. Stock is the best one for me as well
Me Gusta!
I am a bit of a purist, and have used the stock browser more than anything else. I do like the smoothness of Opera and the quickness of Opera Mini, however Opera is so large, it can be slow, and Mini doesn't support flash. A few weeks ago, I tried Naked Browser, and it has become my daily driver. It's minimalistic, which I like, and quite quick. Only thing I don't like, and this minor, is the icon. So I simply change it to the stock browser icon (Holo HD launcher), and I'm good to go.
Firefox is the way to go.
i use opera mobile... what is the difference between mobile and mini?
dolphin browser beta, google chrome with gpu rendering active (flags) holo browser
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i found the default browser of Cyanogen/slim bean really fast ! Not only because of loading time, but also with the side-pie system !:good:
Try Naked Browser. It is very light and doesen't look fancy but it is by far the fastest i've ever tried.
lakyboss said:
Try Naked Browser. It is very light and doesen't look fancy but it is by far the fastest i've ever tried.
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That makes two of us! (Did you notice post #8?)
I'm using Opera Mobile. I found the stock browser was okay, but lacked something that I can't remember now. Mobile also supports Flash. I will give Naked a try though.
wmdunn said:
That makes two of us! (Did you notice post #8?)
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Sadly, i didn't!
Believe it or not, but i don't like the Naked Browser icon so i changed it to stock browser icon too.
I gave naked browser a go in the end but just didn't like it. Didn't seem any faster than stock to me and that address bar looked awful.
So it's stock for me. Seems to combine speed with slick functionality.
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Im using UC Brower and believe me... Its the best one
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I'v been using One Browser. Not sure if it's faster than the Stock, but it's been doing a good job for me so far.
I remember Opera Mini been fast too.
opera mini & stok browser