Dolphin Browser
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| Developer(s) | MoboTap Inc |
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| Development status | Active |
| Operating system | Android, iOS, Bada |
| Type | Mobile browser |
| License | Proprietary freeware |
| Website | dolphin-browser.com |
Dolphin Browser is a proprietary mobile browser for the Android operating system and iOS developed by Mobotap. It was one of the first alternative browsers for the Android platform[1] that introduced support for multi-touch gestures.[2] Dolphin Browser uses the Webkit engine and the native platform rendering capabilities, which allows for a small disk footprint.[3] It is capable of running Adobe Flash on Android.
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Features [edit]
- Tabbed Browsing Users can open and switch between web pages with multiple tabs either at the top of the screen[1] or a thumbnail button at the bottom.
- Dolphin Sonar Users can use their voice to search, share and navigate within Dolphin, without typing a word. You can say eBay Nike Shoes and Dolphin goes into the eBay website, searches and displays all Nike shoes available on eBay.
- Gesture Browsing Users can create custom gestures for individual websites, and Dolphin Browser also comes pre-programmed with Gestures for many popular websites. For example, drawing a "T" may be used to visit Twitter and "F" to visit Facebook.[1]
- Sync across devices and desktop browsers using Firefox and chrome extension
- Webzine Webzine displays web content in a magazine-style format, providing select content from over 300 sources on topics including lifestyle, music, technology, business and many others. Webzine also caches content to be available offline.[1]
Versions [edit]
Both iOS and Android versions are free without advertising.[1] There is an advanced version called Dolphin Browser HD for Android 2.0 or later.[4][5] Dolphin Browser Beta was also launched in May 2012 and it is cited as most capable HTML5 browser scored over 450 on HTML5test.com.
Privacy concerns [edit]
In October 2011, privacy concerns were raised about Dolphin browser after it was discovered that all URLs loaded in Dolphin HD were being relayed as plain text to a remote server,[6] a process described by Ars Technica as "an unambiguous breach of privacy".[7] This breach was patched in the next update.[8]
Reception [edit]
Since its initial release for Android, Dolphin has received generally positive reviews from both the media and the public.[9] Both the Android and iOS versions have been particularly lauded for their gesture-based functionality, speed and ease-of-use.[10] Business Insider claims "Dolphin Browser blows Safari out of the water."[11]
As of November 15, 2011 Dolphin Browser iOS has maintained a 5 star rating across more than 6,500 reviews in the App Store.[12] Dolphin Browser HD for Android has over 600,000 5 star reviews on Google Play (highest among browsers).[13]
Awards [edit]
Since its launch, Dolphin Browser has received several notable awards. The app was named one of PC Magazine's Best Free iPhone and iPad Apps of 2011,[14] was a PC Magazine Editors Choice in 2012,[15] and was named to the CNet 100 in 2011.[16]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e Jessica Dolcourt. "Dolphin Browser for Android". CNET.com.
- ^ Chris Ziegler. "Dolphin browser for Android adds multitouch support on Droid". Engadget. AOL Inc.
- ^ Ryan Paul. "Hands on: Dolphin HD browser for Android is swimmingly good". Ars technica.
- ^ Brent W. Hopkins. "Dolphin Browser™ HD Review".
- ^ Kevin C. Tofel. "8 Reasons Android Owners Should Try Dolphin Browser". Gigaom.com.
- ^ McCullagh, Declan. "Dolphin HD browser snared in security breach". CNET. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ Paul, Ryan. "Major privacy flaw found in Dolphin HD browser for Android". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "Webzine Does Not Store User Data". Dolphin Browser Blog. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
- ^ Mark Saltzman (September 12, 2011). "Dolphin Browser, Surf Web with gestures". USA Today.
- ^ Adam Dachis. "Dolphin Browser Brings Its Gesture-Based Web Browsing to the iPhone". Lifehacker. Gawker Media.
- ^ "This New iPad Browser From Dolphin Blows Safari Out Of The Water". Business Insider.
- ^ "Dolphin by Mobotap". iTunes App Store.
- ^ "Dolphin Browser® HD - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Best free iPhone and iPad apps of 2011". PC World.
- ^ "PC Magazine's Editors' Choice". PCMag.
- ^ "CNet 100". CNET.com.
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