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Dolphin Browser HD updated with improved address bar and more

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Aug, 2012

The extremely popular 3rd party browser for Android, Dolphin Browser HD, has received a quick update today in the Google Play Store bringing lots of new changes. For one, they changed the name and simply removed the "HD" tag for some reason, then they've improved tons of visuals and performance of the app. More details below.

Dolphin Browser HD 8.0 update redesigns UI

By Michael Crider
on 12 Apr, 2012

Even with a growing number of browser available on the Google Play Store, Dolphin Browser HD remains a favorite for power users, including those of us here at Android Community. The latest update adds a bevvy of new features, mostly surrounding Dolphin's evolving user interface. The biggest change is a new menu bar that slims down the old double-row interface and hides a lot of the less immediate menu options behind more stylish icons, allowing users to keep an eye on more of the web window at once. You can download it for free in the Google Play Store.

Dolphin HD updated to version 7.2, shows minor improvements

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 1 Dec, 2011

The ever so popular browser Dolphin HD has just recently received an update. Though improvements were minor, they will appeal to many. Backup data written to the SD is now encrypted, the option to disable the Toggle Webzine button was added, and by popular demand they've brought back the double-tap to exit feature.

Possible Dolphin Browser security and privacy issues found [Updated]

By Michael Crider
on 27 Oct, 2011

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, search and visited page and sends them to a remote server. If true, the breach of Dolphin users' privacy is very disturbing indeed. UPDATE: In response to the security and privacy concerns, the makers of Dolphin Browser have disabled the Webzine feature. According to the developer, user browsing data was never saved, and users' security has not been compromised.

Dolphin Browser HD updates with bookmark sync

By Michael Crider
on 19 Oct, 2011

I've always found that one of the most frustrating things about constantly flashing new ROMs is that I have to set up non-Google apps like third party browsers all over again. Today that process gets a little easier in one of Android's most popular browsers, Dolphin. Dolphin HD7 includes a bookmark sync feature, backing up your bookmarks to Dolphin's servers, not unlike Chrome or Firefox Sync.

Dolphin Browser HD Webzine Beta Released to Public, Oddities in Tow

By Chris Burns
on 21 Jun, 2011

So you're one of those Dolphin people, yes? Dolphin is a mobile browser you can grab for your Android phone which affords you all sorts of customizations you can make as well as a lovely Green outline for all of your ever-loving Green Lantern fanboyism. That said, they've got a whole new Beta out there for those of you that like to get these customizations before they're technically ready for the public.

Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 clears beta, now offered ad-free

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Jun, 2011

The popular 3rd party browser for android Dolphin HD has just updated today to version 5.0 after being in beta for a while. Along with the updated version comes some great new changes and improvements. One important note is the main app no longer has ads integrated. Before users needed an add-on that removed ads or had to pay for Dolphin. Version 5.0 is now ad-free.