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Alternative browser for Windows Phone

Started by badr0b0t , Jun 23 2014 12:52 PM

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#1 badr0b0t

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Posted 23 June 2014 - 12:52 PM

I never liked IE. What is a good alternative browser for Windows phone? I was looking for Google Chrome but all Chrome app I see on Windows Store are not developed by Google. Everything I found are developed by chinese individuals which I don't really trust. Any suggestions please?

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Posted 23 June 2014 - 01:02 PM

I don't use a Windows phone but know people who do. Alternative browsers I've heard mentioned positively are, and in no particular order. Maxthon, UC Browser, Next Browser and Opera mini. I'm sure there are more but those are the ones I've heard positive things about. See which one suits your browsing style and needs. It might be one I haven't heard of or mentioned.

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Posted 23 June 2014 - 01:58 PM

With Windows Phone all third party browsers are based off IE code (i.e. the backend stuff is what you'll find in IE) due to (security) restrictions with the OS . The only difference, generally, is the UI.

 

AFAIK, Opera Mini isn't available for Windows Phone (the others Animal lists are though): a fake Opera Mini was available but is now called Mini Web Browser.

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Posted 23 June 2014 - 02:15 PM

Actually, IE's UI is really what I don't like. I am testing the Maxthon right now (thanks @Animal) and so far I am agreeing with it. I like the quick links feature. Sort of like a speed dial.


Thanks for the thoughts too Casey.

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Edited by badr0b0t, 23 June 2014 - 02:18 PM.

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Posted 23 June 2014 - 04:23 PM

I stand corrected on the Opera Mini. I missed the fine print 'This app is no longer published'.

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/opera-mini/2edaadd3-aab6-4ddb-8b27-36495a3eca04

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Posted 23 June 2014 - 05:02 PM

Yeah I think it got removed Animal - if you look at the publisher you'll see it's not Opera. in fact, if you click on the dev name you'll see they've released another browser app called Mini Web Browser (which I think is the same but just no longer branded as Opera Mini).


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Posted 24 June 2014 - 09:15 AM

Yeah I think it got removed Animal - if you look at the publisher you'll see it's not Opera. in fact, if you click on the dev name you'll see they've released another browser app called Mini Web Browser (which I think is the same but just no longer branded as Opera Mini).

 

Maybe it's not really done by Opera just like the Chrome browsers that I see there. Opera may have asked the developer to stop using their brand. Just a thought. Maxthon is working well so far. I just experienced some freezing  a while ago but I am still giving it a second chance.


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Posted 25 June 2014 - 06:46 AM

I also installed the UC Browser and it is much faster. The UI is very light and nice, too.

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Posted 25 June 2014 - 08:56 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated. So that others may learn from your experience with alternative browsers on a Windows phone.

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Posted 25 June 2014 - 09:52 PM

It's official! I am switching to UC Browser. Maxthon is kind of sluggish.

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Posted 26 June 2014 - 08:54 AM

Thank you for letting us know what's working best for you. This way others can learn from your experience as well.

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Posted 22 May 2015 - 01:13 PM

I don't like IE much but it does sync with my laptop under "other" view of browsing. does that work for the UC or other browsers?


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Posted 08 July 2015 - 01:53 AM

according to me u have to go for opera or UC browser.


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