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    7 top Android browsers you must try out

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    If there is one thing most smartphone users can’t avoid, its accessing the internet through the many Android browsers on the Play Store. I think it’s worth making sure that you’re using the browser that best suits for you needs. Most people just download mobile browser because either they come preinstalled, consumes less data, its fast, etc. This means everyone has different criteria when trying to find the best Android browser. Here are the best Android browsers you can get, whatever features or experience you’re looking for. 

    Opera

    The Data saver

    With more than 100 million installs from the Play Store, it appears that many believe in Opera to be among the top Android browsers . Opera has been around on desktop for almost 20 years and the Android version offers many of the same great features, plus some helpful extras.  Opera comes with free VPN now.

    Opera browser syncs across multiple devices so you can take the same browsing experience from your smartphone to your PC. It also includes typical functions such as bookmarks and private browsing. 

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    But it’s Opera’s data-saving features, called Opera Mini mode, that really set it apart from other Android browsers. Opera can compress videos when viewing on mobile, so they use up less of your data (but still provide a great viewing experience), in addition to saving a few bytes when viewing regular pages.

    It’s not the fastest browser but once a page opens you almost always get the whole of the page at once; there’s no waiting around for extra images to load.

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    Ecosia browser

    Most eco-friendly

    Ecosia is a browser with an eco-friendly twist—searches made through Ecosia’s own search contribute to a fund that goes toward planting new trees. As much as 80 percent of Ecosia’s profits go toward planting new trees with the aim to plant a billion new trees by 2020. Let’s face it, our planet could use the extra foliage.

    Ecosia browser is actually based on Chromium, so it should feel quite familiar to Google Chrome users. If you’re worried about being scammed, Ecosia posts all of its tree-buying receipts on its website, as well as financial reports for transparency’s sake.

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    Microsoft Edge

    Not Internet Explorer

    Internet Explorer is a joke, but Edge more than atones for the sins of the past. The main advantage is that if you use Microsoft Edge on any other device (like say, your Windows PC), then you can use this browser to continue where you left off on your phone, and you will find all your passwords, favorite sites, and reading list waiting for you.

    Edge Browser on mobile

    There also are a few nice extra features such as a text-reading mode to make reading easier, and a QR code reader and voice search option.  Then there’s the Hub View feature, great for keeping your favorite content easily accessible.

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    Surfy Browser

    Best UI

    Surfy Browser is part of the great Android Browsers on the Play Store. a relative newcomer to this scene and one that not a lot of people have heard of it. It features a fluid interface and a host of features that make browsing the web a breeze. if you are looking for something that ticks a lot of boxes whilst being easy on the eye, Surfy is the browser for you.

    You can protect individual bookmarks with a passcode or fingerprint, build your own toolbar and menus, listen to pages with text-to-speech, and there are multiple search providers supported such as Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Yahoo! There’s also an incognito mode, a full-screen browsing mode and an Adblocker.

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    Firefox

    Customization king

    Firefox is a stalwart of the browser domain and, as such, offers a very solid experience. But more than that, its comprehensive features list makes it a close contender for the top spot. Syncing the mobile browser with the desktop version works brilliantly, and it offers tons of customization options, from reorganizing your home panels to a host of fully-integrated add-ons. 

    Elsewhere, Firefox comes packed with the usual array of privacy and sharing options, and the reader mode provides a clean way of displaying articles without any clutter.

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    Chrome Beta

    Installed by default

    This is the better version of Chrome. It’s the Beta version… Most Android Phones come with Chrome installed and you can stay ahead of the pack by getting the latest Chrome updates before they reach your mates who are still rocking the standard Chrome version (losers). Chrome Beta gives you access to new features first, and although you’re encouraged to provide feedback, it’s not a requirement.

    Chrome on Android

    Stability problems with Chrome Beta are to be expected, but they are so infrequent that we are still recommending this browser ahead of the normal Chrome.   

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    Dolphin Browser

    Great user-experience

    Dolphin Browser is a favorite among the Android community. It’s functional, it looks great, it’s feature-packed and comes with some great gesture controls too. It’s also very handy when it comes to transferring preferences between devices and sharing content.

    Possibly the best part of the Dolphin Browser experience is that it still supports good-old Flash Player, meaning you don’t have to suffer just because older websites can’t keep up with current technology. 

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    DuckDuckGo

    Privacy is key

    If you want to remain private, DuckDuckGo is your answer. You might be thinking about ways to stop websites gathering information about your browsing habits online. After all, it’s not only Facebook tracking you.

    DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused open source browser which allows you to surf them with maximum security and privacy. Not only does DuckDuckGo not track your movement, but it keeps you free from ad-trackers, forces the highest level of encryption and provides information about the privacy of sites you visit.

    You can go to the PlayStore to get any of these mentioned browsers and try them out. What’s your favorite Android browser?

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    Farooq Gessa Mousal
    Farooq Gessa Mousal
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