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Android malware spreads through infected websites

Android malware spreads through infected websites

It’s interesting to watch the security landscape unfold on a new platform like Android, in a macabre sort of way. On the one hand we have newfangled attacks that use relatively modern ways of stealing money or information, like phony text message trojans. On the other we’ve got old-school malware that spreads through modified versions …

OverSkreen breaks the Android browser out of its full-screen cage

OverSkreen breaks the Android browser out of its full-screen cage

05 March 2012 by Discuss (2)

Mobile apps are full screen, because phones have small screens. That little bit of conventional wisdom drive a lot of app design… but since 7 and 10-inch tablets are now available in droves, not to mention some very large phones as well, perhaps it shouldn’t be. That’s the thinking behind the OverSkreen Browser, which breaks …

Dolphin Browser adds Evernote, Skitch functionality

Dolphin Browser adds Evernote, Skitch functionality

24 January 2012 by Discuss (1)

Dolphin Browser HD remains one of the most popular third-party browser alternatives for Android with over ten million downloads, and at least part of that is because of the strength of its add-on system. In that respect it’s often thought of as “Firefox for Android” (even though we now have, well, Firefox for Android). Today …

Android Community App of the Week: Android 4.0 web browser

Android Community App of the Week: Android 4.0 web browser

23 December 2011 by Discuss (8)

In my tenure here at Android Community, I haven’t been shy about my love for Dolphin Browser HD. It’s one of those apps that I immediately download on every phone and tablet I review, simply because I’ve grown to depend on its features and expandability. But after a week with the Galaxy Nexus and Ice …

Dolphin Browser responds: Webzines disabled, no breach in user privacy [Updated]

Dolphin Browser responds: Webzines disabled, no breach in user privacy [Updated]

28 October 2011 by Discuss (0)

Yesterday we posted findings from one intrepid XDA-Developers member who claimed that the popular alternative browser Dolphin Browser HD was sending private user information, including URLs, clicks and searches, to a remote server. The developer has responded with an explanation of the more technical aspects of their Webzine feature, and according to a representative that …

Possible Dolphin Browser security and privacy issues found [Updated]

Possible Dolphin Browser security and privacy issues found [Updated]

27 October 2011 by Discuss (2)

Dolphin Browser HD is one of the most popular 3rd-party browsers in the Android Market, and with good reason. But an issue with version 6 and the current version 7 have raised the eyebrows of some users over at the ever-inventive XDA-Developers forum. According to forum poster “Fnorder”, the new Webzine feature records every link, …

Major Firefox update in the works, including native UI and Flash

Major Firefox update in the works, including native UI and Flash

17 October 2011 by Discuss (3)

Mozilla brought Firefox to Android less than a year ago, but after nine months in development it’s still lagging behind more experienced browsers on the platform. The developer has announced some big changes fro the mobile version, including a native user interface and Flash integration – again, something that’s available in the stock browser and …

BOLT Browser leaves beta, v3.0 now available in Android Market

BOLT Browser leaves beta, v3.0 now available in Android Market

11 October 2011 by Discuss (3)

Today the popular browser for Android called BOLT Browser has finally left the private beta and is ready to be bolted into the wild. Just as the name suggests “Bolt” browser is being touted as one of the fastest around and very speedy. Being improved to version 3.0 and finally available for users in the …

Firefox for Android Tablets Unveiled

Firefox for Android Tablets Unveiled

30 August 2011 by Discuss (8)

One of the most popular browsers by Mozilla is coming to Android Tablets. We already have Firefox for Android but it currently only officially supports phones. Today on the Mozilla blog they’ve announced what I’ve heard a few times being called “fennecomb”. This is Firefox for Android honeycomb tablets folks.

Firefox 6 Browser Beta Now in Android Market

Firefox 6 Browser Beta Now in Android Market

16 August 2011 by Discuss (1)

Firefox was updated to version 6.0 today for many users on desktop and laptops everywhere, today they’ve also pushed the latest 6.0 out to the BETA version on the Android Market. Just as a reminder the standard Firefox in the market is still on 5.0 and the beta app has been updated to 6.0 so …

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