Which one is better? Share your opinions.
Everyone talks about Google Chrome. But, I like Dolphin Browser HD because of its add-on support. All bookmarks and Add-ons are one swipe away. And, there's an add-on for quick desktop toggle, too. Worth mentioning that it supports advanced gesture and voice commands!
for me is better dolphin because google chrome is awful with the battery and my battery does not last long.
The new Dolphin HD is super fast if you are on ics.
For now Dolphin Browser HD is the best browser than any other present in the playstore.
Google Chrome is still in the beta state and not available for most countries.
So Dolphin Browser HD wins for now !
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DD-Ripper said:
For now Dolphin Browser HD is the best browser than any other present in the playstore.
Google Chrome is still in the beta state and not available for most countries.
So Dolphin Browser HD wins for now !
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Google Chrome is out of beta as announced in Google I/O 2012.
I'll be the first to say I prefer chrome. It's much smoother ever since it got out of beta, I love how opened tabs and all your bookmarks are synced from phone to laptop and visa versa, I love the way tabs are handled the same way as tasks are. Swipe them left or right and they disappear. And also awesome is that you can switch between tabs by sliding from the left or right edges of your screen and into the middle. I guess you can say I'm a huge fan of tab management on chrome
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I'll be the first to say I prefer chrome. It's much smoother ever since it got out of beta, I love how opened tabs and all your bookmarks are synced from phone to laptop and visa versa, I love the way tabs are handled the same way as tasks are. Swipe them left or right and they disappear. And also awesome is that you can switch between tabs by sliding from the left or right edges of your screen and into the middle. I guess you can say I'm a huge fan of tab management on chrome
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Open tabs sync between phone and laptop is really a nice feature of Chrome which Dolphin users are jealous of.
When it comes to tab switching, I can use volume keys in Dolphin. But yes, managing a large number of tabs is a pain in Dolphin.
Dolphin Browser HD is the best browser with lots of features like multiple tab & Add-ons option like desktop Firefox browser. Dolphin Browser is the world's first Gesture, Sonar & Add-on enabled mobile web browser on Android.
Dolphin HD is good but with recent versions [on ICS] having more than 5 tabs open leads to a force close each and every time. Earlier versions didn't have that problem but I'd rather deal with that than Chrome. The add-ons support tho >>>
Dolphin HD has flash support, allows custom user agents and doesn't require ICS. On my GB Droid 3 its my default browser and I've been satisfied with it. If you have ICS or JB the default browser is much improved, I believe it uses a Chrome/webkit derived rendering engine anyways. It has flash and allows a desktop user agent.
What about the current versions on ics
No flash sets Chrome back for me even tho I use it as my main browser.
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The standard ICS browser is, in my opinion, faster than any browser out there..
I use Dolphin HD on my tablet, but chrome on my phone... I personally like more Chrome, but on the tablet the Dolphin experience is a bit better.
I think stock ics browser is best out there.
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I use Dolphin because it smoother, Chrome lags surprisingly much. Also Dolphin changes the layout of text when I zoom so I don't have to scroll sideways all the time
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Habarug said:
I use Dolphin because it smoother, Chrome lags surprisingly much. Also Dolphin changes the layout of text when I zoom so I don't have to scroll sideways all the time
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In dolphin you can't easily switch between tabs nor you can close tab easily.
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kostastoupas said:
The standard ICS browser is, in my opinion, faster than any browser out there..
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I just hate the way it handles zooming. Chrome seems much better at that but more clunky with other things.
I keep going back and forth...
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In dolphin you can't easily switch between tabs nor you can close tab easily.
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What? You click the open tab to close it. Is that hard? Switching is done by clicking it. That's one click, It's two clicks in chrome or the swipe thingy ( that one is actually really nice, I miss it a bit, but you can't say It's hard in dolphin). You can also assign gestures to switching tabs, but I haven't really found gestures that convenient.
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I still use Dolphin, Chrome lags but also won't let me push that URL bar off the top for full screen browsing. Seriously, these devices all use 16:9/10 ratios, and the bottom of the screen on a tablet is already taken up by the taskbar, so Chrome has you almost "peering through a letterbox" at websites.
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The Dolphin browser developers have answered our requests and have fixed the keyboard input lag with HC3.1!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152180
If you're frustrated with the keyboard input lag on the stock browser and disappointed at the lack of auto zoom on Opera then Dolphin HD 6.0 should answer your needs!
Happy browsing and posting
That is good. I've been using Maxthon Pad for tablets. I was resistant at first as the brand power of Firefox and Opera stands out to me in terms of experience. But they have issues. Maxthon Pad has really been easy to adapt to and use. The stock browser will get an update to offer the Labs table in settings. This will off the thumb navigational pop up controls. I loved those on the Asus Transformer. But if the lag and crashes persist.... not much good they will do. Lol
Ill give Dolphin HD a try. I need to start zeroing in on a browser to build on. I don't like having to keep repeat saving bookmarks and logins.
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That is good. I've been using Maxthon Pad for tablets. I was resistant at first as the brand power of Firefox and Opera stands out to me in terms of experience. But they have issues. Maxthon Pad has really been easy to adapt to and use. The stock browser will get an update to offer the Labs table in settings. This will off the thumb navigational pop up controls. I loved those on the Asus Transformer. But if the lag and crashes persist.... not much good they will do. Lol
Ill give Dolphin HD a try. I need to start zeroing in on a browser to build on. I don't like having to keep repeat saving bookmarks and logins.
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Can you elaborate on the quick controls lab settings? Where did you hear this?
Yes.
1) The controls are on Asus Transformer, which I owned before returning for SGT10.1. The end result when enabled is this: you can slide your thumb(s) in from the edge inward and a popular menu appears. It remains until you lift thumb from screen. It is a half circle of controls that include back, forward, refresh, as well as, browser address line, tab switching/adding/closing, and settings. It also has a bookmark ribbon button to access the bookmark view and management page.
2) in general discussion a member reported getting the new Touchwiz update Friday. No one else has seen or received it yet, however that user confirmed the options are there post update.
If search on Asus Transformer browser review, you may find a video or screen shot. This makes it very easy to navigate the browser controls without stretching those thumbs too much.
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Oooo... yes I have the touchwiz rom and love the quick controls. Easilybest part of the browser. I misread your post as an update would turn it off. I almost cried. Thanks for clearing that up.
Btw Xda and Facebook still render like crap and text is still not consistent.
Lag is much better, but sadly the bug where you click "open in new tab" and nothing happens. Back to stock again.
After testing several browsers, I pretty much settled with Boat. It seems to be the best for my liking.
It irks me though that both Boat and Dolphin would scroll the tab row along with the page. So if you want to switch to another tab you have to scroll all the way to the top so the tab row is visible again. Not a good design!
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After testing several browsers, I pretty much settled with Boat. It seems to be the best for my liking.
It irks me though that both Boat and Dolphin would scroll the tab row along with the page. So if you want to switch to another tab you have to scroll all the way to the top so the tab row is visible again. Not a good design!
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Yup i have to agree, Email the Devs of Dolphin browser, they were quick to email me back when i suggested speed dial on Dolhin for Tab
Blasphemy! Just press menu, in dolphin, and wham all tabs
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mrokeefe said:
Blasphemy! Just press menu, in dolphin, and wham all tabs
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O.K. the tabs appear but if after that you close a tab the menu doesn't get dismissed. I would think just leaving the tabs there would be great. Just like Chrome (desktop) and Safari (ipad) work. The stock browser also has fixed that but the tabs are kinda big and ugly.
Why not use Dolphin for Tablet. It's in beta, but it works well, and the Tabs don't disappear.
hollywould said:
Why not use Dolphin for Tablet. It's in beta, but it works well, and the Tabs don't disappear.
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I'll wait for a more developed version. I'm stoked that they're working on this tho
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does it seem to you too that the note has identity issues? When I visit web sites with my captivate and double tap the screen the font enlarges to a readable size. with this phone this behavior is unpredictable. Any ideas as to what my phone is going thru and would therapy be in order or is it just growing pains and give it some time?
What browser are you using? I'm using Opera, and double tap consistently zooms in for me.
try dolphin browser
Hi i am using doplphin browser...works fine
busybeebusy said:
Hi i am using doplphin browser...works fine
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+1
Like said dolphin browser works best for now, till ics browser comes.
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Another +1 for dolphin hd.
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+1 for the Fins HD
I've noticed though that Dolphin lags quite a bit when scrolling around a webpage. The stock browser is much smoother.
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I've noticed though that Dolphin lags quite a bit when scrolling around a webpage. The stock browser is much smoother.
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I agree with you about the lag on Dolphin browser. Although it has more functionality the stock browser is much smoother. I did a simple test between Opera, Dolphin HD, Boat, OverSkreen and Stock and I found that Stock, Opera, Boat and OverSkreen were the only satisfyingly fast ones. Opera is very fast but I find I don't like it's functionality. OverSkreen is fantastic but honestly feels more gimmicky to me at the moment as I haven't found a good use for multiple browsers simultaneously. At the moment I've been using Boat browser which has been to me the best mix of functionality and snapiness. It has a really customizable tool bar and lots of quick buttons so I would suggest it to you.
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I agree with you about the lag on Dolphin browser. Although it has more functionality the stock browser is much smoother. I did a simple test between Opera, Dolphin HD, Boat, OverSkreen and Stock and I found that Stock, Opera, Boat and OverSkreen were the only satisfyingly fast ones. Opera is very fast but I find I don't like it's functionality. OverSkreen is fantastic but honestly feels more gimmicky to me at the moment as I haven't found a good use for multiple browsers simultaneously. At the moment I've been using Boat browser which has been to me the best mix of functionality and snapiness. It has a really customizable tool bar and lots of quick buttons so I would suggest it to you.
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hopefully when we get that ics we cn get google Chrome.... only thing is it doesn't support flash....
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Did SAMSUNG already state "It's not a phone, not a tablet"?
Because its both.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
SKyRocKeting727 said:
Because its both.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
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Then that's the answer for Op statement??(question) in the title
Using Dolphin: I have the user agent set to desktop and I dont use any plugins and it runs about as smoothly as the stock browser (which is to say, it isnt fantastically smooth but it isnt unusable either).
However, I also hadnt rebooted the phone in three weeks either so I decided to do so now and just tested again with www.cnn.com with both the stock browser and Dolphin and it is MUCH smoother after a reboot (again, both are about the same).
My phone is stock unrooted.
To help the stock browser perform more like a tablet however, I do the following on every new Android device I get...
Open the stock browser.
Hit the menu button.
Tap Settings.
Tap the 'Auto Fit Pages' option.
I also UNcheck the option 'Load Images' (to make pages load faster - not related to making the browser work more like a tablet but Im mentioning it in case people find it useful).
You could also change the zoom level (the top most option) to far instead of the default medium zoom level - just be warned that this will make the text on web pages small - possibly too small for some people.
Can you give a specific website that you are double tapping on that is giving the response you are talking about? Every page Im going to with the default browser is taking me to a mobile web page which has nothing to double click on.
When using the default browser, does anyone else notice you have to use a little pressure in order for the on-screen menu (bookmarks, tabs, etc) to show? Am I crazy or does the screen seem to be slightly "padded"?
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I have noticed this. The stock browser is not as smooth as I'd like it to be. I use ics browser+.
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Thanks for mentioning ics browser+, installed it i love it so far
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Dolphin Hd browser is king when it comes to browsers!!!
No issues here. No matter what page I'm on if I want the menu to appear I swipe my finger just above bottom to below bottom of screen. Then bookmarks, tabs and what not appear. No extra pressure required.
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shook187 said:
Dolphin Hd browser is king when it comes to browsers!!!
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Thats what I always use no matter what DHD FTW, however im having a problem on my evo where i can not set as my default EVEN THOUGH IVE CHECKED THE BOX SET DEFAULT, still opens the HTC one :/
No Google Chrome...?
Chrome destroys all other browsers on ICS.
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Thats what I always use no matter what DHD FTW, however im having a problem on my evo where i can not set as my default EVEN THOUGH IVE CHECKED THE BOX SET DEFAULT, still opens the HTC one :/
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you do the app association for web urls? settings>app associations>web urls
i tried them both and ics browser+ and stock are just the same performance
chrome beta doesnt support flash
html5 is so much better tho
the current browsers also supports html5 videos
check it out. so good
listen, i think this browser sucks compared to sense 3 browser.
anyway, what you are seeing is by "pressure" your thumb is 'moving' on the touch screen, which is what brings up the menu and address bar. This browser works with "gestures" - means a tiny, or large, "L" shape thumb swipe will bring up the menu and address bar. It also works as a backwards "L" for left handed users. Swipe a small, quick "L" shape anywhere on the page and you will get the menu and address bar. otherwise, you have to scroll allllll the way back up to the top to get it.
Anyone find any other gestures or help screen about what all motions do things??
p.s. - I STILL CAN NOT get the status bar while using the broswer!!!!! HOW DO I GET THE STATUS BAR TO COME BACK?????????????
chasoo said:
I have noticed this. The stock browser is not as smooth as I'd like it to be. I use ics browser+.
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Same here. Stock aosp browser got it right before HTC messed it up
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I have been using AOSP roms for a while now - but just restored a CleanRom backup and was blown away by the stock sammy browser smoothness.
Whats up with AOSP browsers or even chrome or firefox? They are no-where near as jerk free as stock sammy browser. Even a simple mobile site like news.google.com is buttery smooth on TW browser when scrolling fast - while it lags on AOSP or other browsers.
I know the sammy browser is hardware accelerated - but I thought so was aosp and chrome? Maybe the sammy drivers/TW makes all the difference?
Anyone know for sure?
Love the stock browser. Option to fit pages on the screen is clutch. No moving side to side constantly
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I noticed the same thing. I did some looking and I believe on chrome the actual web content is ran with the CPU. Chromes UI is hardware accelerated but most web content isn't. I never used to like dolphin but it is hardware accelerated. Try dolphin and download the dolphin jetpack as well.
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Depends what rom you were on. 4.3 didn't have the blobs so none of the stock apps work seamlessly. There is a bunch of tearing if you use a stock browser.
Chrome Beta works great though. I like to adjust the DPI to get the tabs on the top. The only way I got that from TW is by stealing it from another rom. The features on TW are great, but I really don't use them that often.