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Still no Google Chrome app?

Why isn't there a chrome app yet? Its the best browser on pc/mac hands down, so why don't we google followers get to carry it around in our pockets?
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jbraucht said:
Why isn't there a chrome app yet? Its the best browser on pc/mac hands down, so why don't we google followers get to carry it around in our pockets?
Sent from your girlfriend's Captivate
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Because you're carrying a browser written by Google on your device already, which uses the same rendering engine as Chrome.
What more would you like? If you want a heavier browser then just take a look at Firefox or Dolphin, or any other ones that I may not know about.

I figured that would be the case and I'd just look like a noob. Oops. It would be cool if they gave Chrome a little more recognition in the Android OS, iOS has Safari on the iPhone... I'm not a huge sucker for branding but I happen to be a big Chrome fan, I've been down since beta

We are all noobs at some point...
Don't argue with the branding point... who knows... maybe there is a reason they avoid naming it something like Chrome Mobile.
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A good way to get more of a chrome feeling is to use chrome to phone.
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My chrome bookmarks are mostly random useless links and ebay items... So its not so useful. A Chromesque UI would be sweet
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Miren Browser is what you are searching for

hsrn said:
Miren Browser is what you are searching for
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Isn't that browser the one with an asian language dominant in the UI?

Miren is using the same engine with default browser, but with Chromeish UI.

Heh, although the guts may be the same, I too wish the stock Android browser looked more like Chrome. Thankfully, Honeycomb appears to have a close-to-full version of Chrome as its stock browser, tabs and all - with luck, this will work well on large-screened phones too.
If you just want something that looks the part, grab xScope and use the Chrome-like themes.

jbraucht said:
Its the best browser on pc/mac hands down
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Far from it imo. It would probably be my second choice but I dont see ditching Firefox for Chrome for atleast a year, maybe longer. Firefox with it's extensive extensions library makes my life much easier to where I would have to vote it the best browser. Maybe when/if my extensions are ported, or an alternative of equal or greater functionality I would consider switching mainly due to the notorious memory leaks in firefox.
onslaught86 said:
If you just want something that looks the part, grab xScope and use the Chrome-like themes.
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I love xScope! It is the fastest and most feature packed browser on the market imo. Well fastest with the exclusion of Opera, but seeing as there servers compress the web page, you cant fairly compare it to any other browser in the android market.

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Honeycomb appears to have a close-to-full version of Chrome as its stock browser, tabs and all
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hopefully someone will port the browser to gingerbread or froyo, i have the honeycomb music player apk running on my froyo captivate

TechN9Ne1730 said:
I love xScope! It is the fastest and most feature packed browser on the market imo. Well fastest with the exclusion of Opera, but seeing as there servers compress the web page, you cant fairly compare it to any other browser in the android market.
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I like xScope a lot too, but I'm holding off on v6 until they bring back swipe-to-hide tabs & menu bar. Don't like relying on hardkeys for anything. Adopted Miren for some time, since it does have swipe-to-show/hide. It's getting a lot better and less power/resource hungry in recent updates. Also keeping a close eye on Fennec, it has a spiffy UI and just needs a wee bit more optimization.
Back using stock CM7 browser for now.
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I edited Miren Browser's top sites. You can try it if you like. Click here

Google has said numerous times that Chrome is aimed at the desktop platform, just as they say honeycomb is for Pads and android is for phones. Since the pads are very similar to BIG Phones it is reasonable that they both run similar operating systems with one just taking advantage of more screen space.
Each platform has different needs and we interface with each differently.
So Google is keeping them as seperate entities until they perfect each interface for each platform. It's actually a smart move. Once they actually do they could consider making one OS to rule them all that runs just as well on your phone as your desktop!
But thats a long way away if you ask me.
the Source for chrome browser is out there somewhere I'm sure...
But a simple port is probably not going to work too well without adding scaling and touch gestures to the interface.
The browser that comes stock has been just fine.

Well, I guess Dolphin Browser HD is what you are looking for...

Google Chrome browser arrives on Android

The latest step in bringing Google-based unification has arrived. The Chrome browser is here on Android. This beta version is currently only available for that elite crowd of ICS phones and tablets and like its desktop progenitor, the synced settings and bookmarks are all in tow. Expect to see a new, more natural mobile view of the tab system. It'll also remember what you were last looking at on your desktop Chrome browser, and sync it across to your mobile device -- it's like Kindle or iBook's bookmarking system, but for the web. Your autocorrect content from the desktop is similarly synced. Expect to see the reappearance of link previews, something you may recall from the results of any Google searches, offering a brief thumbnail of a link's destination. We're giving it a good play-around right now, but while we get our first impression up, check the quick intro video after the break.
dont think we can get it on the note yet, but will be able to use it when they release the ICS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjw7n_U37A&feature=player_embedded

It works just fine with the CM9 alpha build of ICS. Just FYI.
What is up with Adobe though? I thought Apple wanted to kill Flash, but it turns out Adobe hates themselves too.

happy firefoxian

nickshertzer said:
It works just fine with the CM9 alpha build of ICS. Just FYI.
What is up with Adobe though? I thought Apple wanted to kill Flash, but it turns out Adobe hates themselves too.
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May I ask how did you get to work?
The problem is when I choose to "open in new tab"I can not go to the new tab, it freezes and crashes every time..
Another user also said the same thing in the CM9 thread..
Thanks in advance
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matius44 said:
May I ask how did you get to work?
The problem is when I choose to "open in new tab"I can not go to the new tab, it freezes and crashes every time..
Another user also said the same thing in the CM9 thread..
Thanks in advance
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I've got the same problem... It seems like it would be ROM related, I saw a comment on Market from an HTC Desire user that complained about choppy performance but at least it seemed to run on that phone.
I would be really thankful if anyone managed to figure out and/or fix the problem! (if it is not ROM related)

(Links)Google Chrome Beta Android 4.0 devices

It's been rumored for some time, but now it's finally here -- Google Chrome has landed on Android. Android 4.0 phone and tablet owners in selected countries can now grab a beta version of Chrome from the Android Market.
Chrome for Android expands on the stock ICS browser with faster performance and speed-boosting features like the ability to pre-load web pages, and a brand new tabbing interface. Tabs are now handled through a card-like interface, allowing you to flip between open pages, seeing more of the sites you've got open. Familiar features from the ICS browser, including incognito mode, and bookmark sync, have made it across to Chrome for Android too.
There's also a big focus on maintaining a consistent browsing experience across multiple devices, so you can send pages between desktop Chrome and mobile Chrome right from the menu button. We'll be diving further into Chrome for Android in a our hands-on feature. In the meantime, we've got screenshots, an official Google video and the Market link after the break. Note that you'll need an Ice Cream Sandwich phone or tablet, and live in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Argentina or Brazil to use it.
news from.. androidcentral (thats not a banning offence is it? )
Links for the APK.
Fileserve
File name: com.android.chrome-1.apk File size: 16.19 MB
Mediafire - thanks CoopZor
http://www.mediafire.com/?9olix3kac8z9tzy

downloading now.......will give feedback after giving it a good run out through out the day
edit: but then again maybe not. 3 fc already, scrolling either works really well or it starts to shake like mad.
its fast and i like the layout and transitions when it works though - not sure if my miui ics rom could cause any of the issues but its not really useable at this point.

By default it's only for ICS so that market won't even show it on HC or less.
Has anyone tried to side load it on Honeycomb?

I tried, no go.

Eureka it works!
Fairly stable for me. The only crash I had was with something like 7-8 tabs open (all XDA Prime forums, plus a few chrome blogs, LOL! I like it. A LOT! And typically I am hard to please, especially where browsers are concerned. There are way to many Android browsers out there that are acceptable, but not outstanding. Each has their own little tweaks and claim to fame, but under the hood they are ridiculousy similar. Let's see, I have had on my Prime, at one point or another:
Stock. Works well. So well it bores me, LOL
ICS+ A nice set of enhancements. I use it more than the stock webkit browser
Dolphin and Dolphin HD - I like, don't love it. A bit TOO slick, and some things frustrate me. It will be better when the HD catches up to the small screen version, I think
Opera Mini and Opera Mobile - What can I say. 2 solid browsers here. Mobile is a keeper. [
boat browser - Not imopressed, other than speed, it was buggy. removed.
Skyfire - I LOVED this one on my phone in early releases it was amazing. When Skyfire decided t charge me to see flash, I decided to cut them lose. Too many alternatives. It's not THAT great.
Firefox - a HUGE let down, but everyone expected magic here. Didn't materialize.
Maxthon. Very cool new browser.Jury still out on this one.
That's right off the top of my head.
Anyone know how to make the tab "Stack" appear in chrome, or is that only in the phone version, because we have the real estate to see the tabs. If so I am disappointed. That was chromes one big trick pony, and I was excited to try it. So far I can't see the button in top left to enable them, just a new tab button. Anyone?

Chrome for Android expands on the stock ICS browser with faster performance and speed-boosting features like the ability to pre-load web pages, and a brand new tabbing interface. Tabs are now handled through a card-like interface, allowing you to flip between open pages, seeing more of the sites you've got open. Familiar features from the ICS browser, including incognito mode, and bookmark sync, have made it across to Chrome for Android too.

SmartAs$Phone said:
Fairly stable for me. The only crash I had was with something like 7-8 tabs open (all XDA Prime forums, plus a few chrome blogs, LOL! I like it. A LOT! And typically I am hard to please, especially where browsers are concerned. There are way to many Android browsers out there that are acceptable, but not outstanding. Each has their own little tweaks and claim to fame, but under the hood they are ridiculousy similar. Let's see, I have had on my Prime, at one point or another:
Stock. Works well. So well it bores me, LOL
ICS+ A nice set of enhancements. I use it more than the stock webkit browser
Dolphin and Dolphin HD - I like, don't love it. A bit TOO slick, and some things frustrate me. It will be better when the HD catches up to the small screen version, I think
Opera Mini and Opera Mobile - What can I say. 2 solid browsers here. Mobile is a keeper. [
boat browser - Not imopressed, other than speed, it was buggy. removed.
Skyfire - I LOVED this one on my phone in early releases it was amazing. When Skyfire decided t charge me to see flash, I decided to cut them lose. Too many alternatives. It's not THAT great.
Firefox - a HUGE let down, but everyone expected magic here. Didn't materialize.
Maxthon. Very cool new browser.Jury still out on this one.
That's right off the top of my head.
Anyone know how to make the tab "Stack" appear in chrome, or is that only in the phone version, because we have the real estate to see the tabs. If so I am disappointed. That was chromes one big trick pony, and I was excited to try it. So far I can't see the button in top left to enable them, just a new tab button. Anyone?
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good review.. I pretty much agree with all of it.
but I do use Maxthon a bit.. I am just comfortable with it..
and for some reason it opens pages a bit faster for me as I use VPN a lot out of here (China)

I've been running Chrome on my Nexus S for a few days now. It's amazing. Makes me wish I had ICS on my TF101. Fast, smooth, great interface. Massively better than the stock browser.
Google has basically made it official that, once it's mature, Chrome will be replacing the stock Android browser - but apparently only for devices running 4.0+. (see here)

apollostees said:
By default it's only for ICS so that market won't even show it on HC or less.
Has anyone tried to side load it on Honeycomb?
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i run chrome browser beta on honeycomb 3.2.1

leime68 said:
i run chrome browser beta on honeycomb 3.2.1
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Do you have a link to the APK you are using for the rest of us?

leime68 said:
i run chrome browser beta on honeycomb 3.2.1
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How? What method did you use to get it on there?

google chrome work just on devices with android 4.0 and up, relax, soon asus tf101 will recive this update, i think this month.

leime68 said:
i run chrome browser beta on honeycomb 3.2.1
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Keen to see if it works..
Can you dropbox the apk?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485473

Tyfighter said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485473
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What is this? States clearly in the OP in that thread ICS only.

So far, Chrome beta has been awesome for me on my TF101. I really like the tabbing system and the fact that all of my bookmarks are right there where I need them.

mudvaynemk said:
So far, Chrome beta has been awesome for me on my TF101. I really like the tabbing system and the fact that all of my bookmarks are right there where I need them.
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I take it you're running the ICS port?

Just tried installing the APK and it isnt recognised on honeycomb. ICS only

Well duh.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk

is there's an honeycomb apk floating around I couldn't find it, can you help me?
Thanks

[APP]New Beta (02/8/2012) Dolphin Engine

What is Dolphin Engine in Beta?
Dolphin Engine (in Beta) is an improved webkit version with extensive canvas enhancement and behind-the-scenes technology that makes it the highest performing HTML5 browser available today.
What does highest performing mean?
Dolphin has placed particular attention to canvas element, 2D context and text rendering. In addition, Dolphin Engine made significant GPU technology improvements around GPU accelerated canvas rendering and optimized CPU / GPU parallel computing.
How fast? Dolphin Engine’s HTML-5 Rendering is:
5-10X faster than the default Android browser
100% faster than Chrome (at times)
Scored over a 450 when tested on HTML5test.com. (HTML5test.com is an a respected tool for testing a browser’s support of HTML5)
Try it out our latest version of Dolphin Engine, the behind-the scenes technology that makes this Dolphin Browser the highest performing HTML5 browser.
Download: http://goo.gl/YyxSH
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1VHJ4Wx-HvEb2VTT0pkWHFFVGM
Includes:
Android 4.1 support
Faster page Loading and response speed
Stability and improvements for Android 2.3+
Improved Flash support
Improved HTML5 canvas support
Various stability and performance improvement

Wow, this apk is pretty legit. I can browse desktop sites on my phone with little problems whereas before on previous browsers (stock, opera, chrome): the page would have problems rendering partial frames. I'm on AOKP mtdvibrant.

test it on my defy.
through i donot like dolphin at all.

Very fast. I dig it thanks

Very nice! Loading of pages is the fastest I have seen, yet.
Page scrolling on my Nexus One (CM7 Nightly) is still ways behind Opera Mini, but that is not a full-fledged browser so a comparison would not be fair.
Opera Mobile has about the same scrolling smoothness as Dolphin HD so that's that, but stock browser is smooth as a baby's butt for me...would love that for Dolphin as well.

Hmm? Dunno if it is just me or there is nothing displayed at all in the browser.

Ok this just became my default browser. Nothing tops this. Not even the Linaro Firefox nightlies.

Seems very buggy on my DHD, html5 doesn't work, images aren't displayed (I get a blue square), it crash on html5test.com

Is this related to the same company who runs dolphin browser? If yes I don't want anything to do with it.

Installed it on my Sony Xperia S. It froze on first use and I had to reboot the phone. Tried it a second time and it froze again.
I think I'll stick to the original stable version.
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Is this related to the same company who runs dolphin browser? If yes I don't want anything to do with it.
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And why is that?
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alpha-niner64 said:
Wow, this apk is pretty legit. I can browse desktop sites on my phone with little problems whereas before on previous browsers (stock, opera, chrome): the page would have problems rendering partial frames. I'm on AOKP mtdvibrant.
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yeah it's legit. Same links as provided here -> http://dolphin-browser.com/2012/06/...e-browser-try-out-our-dolphin-engine-in-beta/

because of the rush (i was late) i forgot my phone at home.
can someone tell me their html5 score on dolphin hd 8.2.2 please?
i remebre i tried it before and it was great even before the beta

Randomly freezes loading sites for me.. I certainly don't have to reboot my phone, about 15-20 seconds later Android offers the FC/Wait dialog.. Tried it 4-5 times, sometimes it loads a few pages, other times it freezes first try.
Stock rooted Gingerbread on Galaxy Note i717.
As for the Dolphin paranoia... Ignore it. Rumor turned into fact after going around the blogs/forums a few times, you know how that goes. Was related to their "Magazine" function, which IMO useless, but wasn't any cause to freak out about. Just something about their permissions as I recall; all long fixed.

DnaPolymerase said:
Is this related to the same company who runs dolphin browser? If yes I don't want anything to do with it.
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Gimmie a break.

khaytsus said:
Randomly freezes loading sites for me.. I certainly don't have to reboot my phone, about 15-20 seconds later Android offers the FC/Wait dialog.. Tried it 4-5 times, sometimes it loads a few pages, other times it freezes first try.
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same here. although I've never been a fan, and I love my stock, and Chrome, I set it as default just to really give it a chance with everyone calling it the best browser ever..... fast, but not fast enough to accept freezing. uninstalled
also, am I the only one who thinks it just doesn't look good?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Would not allow any images device. Unusable running honeycomb on HTC flyer
Flyer

I've been using the old dolphin for ages and love it.
The add ons make it really custom to me, Default browser.
Can't waittotry the new one.
Just hope it can use thr same add ons.

I really can't tell a difference between this and the Dolphin HD I already use, except this beta makes all the text on the page blurry when I scroll.
What's supposed to be special about this one?

Love dolphin HD and this beta runs nice on my optimus 3d scored 435 plus 3 bonus on html5 rodent quiet run as smooth as HD but hey its a beta can't wait for full version

youliaming said:
test it on my defy.
through i donot like dolphin at all.
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Official browser should be best, but google doesn`t care, at least there are ppl who actually make this android working...
Google should get rid of their ANCIENT compiler they using to make android. Android will be ~100% faster than we have today if they use new compilers, and they probably asking why there is so many customs ROM out there...
edit: Browser working nice on HTC Desire, far from Opera Mini but better than stock on big pages. Ok, it`s still beta.

New Chrome version no LAG

The version of Chrome just released stopped me from either throwing this thing at a wall or (more likely) unlocking and flashing. Up until today, every browser, including Chrome, would load to 90%, then hang for ten seconds or so. If I tried to interact with the page in any way before it finished loading, I'd get the dreaded "xxxx isn't responding, Would you like to close it?.... Wait - OK".
This version (25.0.1364.169), will let me scroll around freely and start reading text while it continues loading pictures and ads. Amazing!
Of course, I will probably unlock and flash a rom eventually, I just wanted to use it for a few months with warranty and maybe wait for 4.2.2 to be released first. I have had very few complaints with the device besides that hanging/error message issue.
I still prefer the stock browser with the Labs 'swipe from edge' hidden address bar feature, but maybe something like that will come to Chrome eventually. Does anyone know how to auto-hide the address bar and tabs in this version of Chrome? Meantime I will use Chrome for all sites where full screen viewing is not vital.
Bob Graham

rvgraham said:
The version of Chrome just released stopped me from either throwing this thing at a wall or (more likely) unlocking and flashing. Up until today, every browser, including Chrome, would load to 90%, then hang for ten seconds or so. If I tried to interact with the page in any way before it finished loading, I'd get the dreaded "xxxx isn't responding, Would you like to close it?.... Wait - OK".
This version (25.0.1364.169), will let me scroll around freely and start reading text while it continues loading pictures and ads. Amazing!
Of course, I will probably unlock and flash a rom eventually, I just wanted to use it for a few months with warranty and maybe wait for 4.2.2 to be released first. I have had very few complaints with the device besides that hanging/error message issue.
I still prefer the stock browser with the Labs 'swipe from edge' hidden address bar feature, but maybe something like that will come to Chrome eventually. Does anyone know how to auto-hide the address bar and tabs in this version of Chrome? Meantime I will use Chrome for all sites where full screen viewing is not vital.
Bob Graham
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Hmm it's still very laggy compared to CROMI and stock browser I'm afraid.

I agree with sbdags cromi and stock browser combo is smoother and more responsive, even compared to latest chrome release . Actually I've found that to be the case for any other browser as well.

Seconded.
I too have a huge performance increase with the new chrome. I'm on CM10.1 so the improvements must not be specific to stock. Glad you posted this :good:; I'd given up on chrome because of laginess. Now I can have my "other devices tab" and good performance at the same time. Biggest noticeable change for me is (as you found) scrolling while pages load.

Noticed the Chrome update this a.m.
Tried it on the usual sluggish java heavy websites still not as snappy as stock under CROMi + B2Ram.
Chrome is slightly better with this update...it's just not a preference with me over stock or BOAT ad free.

For the people using chrome on stock its the Brest version so far. A lot of things got better. Page loading is a lot better when compared to the older version. And the scrolling is great too.

I thought that browser2ram worked with Chrome as well, or was that a specially tweaked version?
@sbdags: I thought I'd seen a Chrome-capable version in CROMI before?
If this is the case, well, then Chrome is just still slower than stock anyway. I love speed dials, but I hate them being so limited in number. The sync capabilities were nice, but ever since the stock browser started supporting sync too I haven't looked back. I traditionally hated stock browser -- be it on Android or on Windows -- but the current one on Android is pretty good with browser2ram attached.

Just thought id chime in on this. Unfrtunately cannot report the same decreased lag with the new Chrome update. In fact, id say it is worse. Unusable actually, which is no loss for me as i use stock...... which is a lag-machine as well, just slightly less so. Ironically, of all the websites i visit regularily, XDA seems to be the most taxing and almost always will produce a FC if i dont let it fully load before attempting to scroll. When i test a browser update i come here to see how fast the page loads!!!
At any rate, i deal with it and still love this tab....

Thats OK said:
Noticed the Chrome update this a.m.
Tried it on the usual sluggish java heavy websites still not as snappy as stock under CROMi + B2Ram.
Chrome is slightly better with this update...it's just not a preference with me over stock or BOAT ad free.
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Same here

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Hmm it's still very laggy compared to CROMI and stock browser I'm afraid.
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Agreed, google chrome is slow, and it wont allow flash, fck google chrome, a browser is useless without flash bc you can barely access any content that isnt text or pics, accessing content is the whole point of the internet. Browsing was a headache until i started using stock browser with B2RAM. browser2RAM more than doubles browsing speed, responsiveness, and smoothness. Stop dicking around with stock ASUS tf700, it is a waste of your time. All the time you spend waiting to browse the web can be spent on ACTUALLY DOING SOMETHING.

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a browser is useless without flash bc you can barely access any content that isnt text or pics, accessing content is the whole point of the internet.
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Web content is in HTML and images - Flash is a proprietary disease and must die as soon as possible.