{"id":319485,"date":"2019-09-15T15:14:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T13:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=319485"},"modified":"2019-09-15T15:15:50","modified_gmt":"2019-09-15T13:15:50","slug":"the-best-browsers-for-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/software\/319485-the-best-browsers-for-android.html","title":{"rendered":"The best browsers for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vivaldi recently announced the launch of the beta version of its Android browser.<\/p>\n

The desktop version of the browser has become well-known as a favourite among some power users due to features such as Speed Dial – which allows users to select certain favourite websites from the start page.<\/p>\n

The Vivaldi Beta is entering a congested browser market, however, with several great options already available for Android users.<\/p>\n

These are some of the best Android browsers available right now.<\/p>\n

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Chrome<\/h3>\n

For most users, Chrome is the default choice for their Android browser.<\/p>\n

This is because the Chrome Android browser syncs with the desktop version, and since Chrome dominates desktop market share, most users would be well-served syncing their bookmarks and settings across devices.<\/p>\n

Beyond its cross-device integration, Chrome is a high-quality browser which offers myriad powerful features, including a data-saving mode, automatic translation, and malware blockers.<\/p>\n

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Firefox<\/h3>\n

Mirroring its performance in the desktop browser market, Firefox is one of the leading Android browsers.<\/p>\n

One of its biggest draws is that it is not run by Google and pushes unique privacy features. Many users are distrusting of Google, and Firefox presents itself as a highly capable alternative.<\/p>\n

Firefox also has an extensive range of themes and extensions – ensuring that your browsing experience is what you want it to be.<\/p>\n

The browser comes in a lightweight version named Firefox Focus, which sacrifices some features for increased privacy.<\/p>\n

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Opera<\/h3>\n

Opera is another leading member of the chasing pack – both on mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n

This browser is a great option for those who want a lightweight, highly-secure browser on their Android smartphone.<\/p>\n

Its data-saver mode compresses videos and web pages to save users’ data – a big consideration in South Africa, where mobile data prices are relatively high.<\/p>\n

Opera also offers a free, built-in VPN on both mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n

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Edge<\/h3>\n

While Microsoft’s latest Edge desktop browser is now a Chromium-based product, the Android version is not.<\/p>\n

However, it still offers several options that may be appealing to users – including the ability to sync data with your Microsoft account.<\/p>\n

It also features an ad-blocker, translation, and a password manager. You can also use Edge’s reading list tool to save pages for later reading.<\/p>\n

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DuckDuckGo<\/h3>\n

DuckDuckGo is best known for its privacy-focused search engine, but it also offers an Android browser.<\/p>\n

The browser has an incredibly simple interface and doesn’t offer many complex features.<\/p>\n

However, it makes up for this by prioritising user privacy. It blocks ad-trackers and offers the ability to wipe all of your activity instantly.<\/p>\n

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Flynx<\/h3>\n

Flynx cannot be used as a standalone browser, but it offers interesting features which can complement your primary browser.<\/p>\n

When opening a link with Flynx, a bubble will appear towards the side of your screen, rather than the traditional opening of the webpage in your primary browser.<\/p>\n

This allows you to continue reading the original source until you want to access the content behind the link.<\/p>\n

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