Dolphin Browser

Not to be confused with Dolphin (file manager).
Dolphin Browser
Developer(s)MoboTap Inc. (subsidiary of Changyou.com Limited)[1][2]
Stable release(s) [±]
iOS

10.0.6 (November 24, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-11-24)[3])

Android
12.2.9 (August 12, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-08-12)[4]) [±]
EngineDual engines with Webkit and Dolphin Jetpack (based on Webkit)
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
TypeMobile browser
LicenseProprietary Freeware
Websitedolphin.com

The Dolphin Browser is a web browser for the Android and iOS operating systems developed by MoboTap Inc. It was one of the first alternative browsers for the Android platform[5] that introduced support for multi-touch gestures.[6] Dolphin Browser uses its native platform's default browser engine.

Features[edit]

Being a WebKit-based web browser,[7] Dolphin Browser supports most web standards. It also supports tabbed browsing—the ability to open and switch between multiple web pages at the same time. Another main component of the user interface is voice controls and touch gestures. It can cache web content for offline use and synchronize data across devices. Add-ons are extensions that can be used to extend Dolphin Browser's capabilities and can be installed from within the browser, though this is feature only available on Android.

Versions[edit]

Both iOS and Android versions are proprietary software with optional in-app purchases.[5] There was an updated version called Dolphin Browser for Android 2.0 or later.[8][9] Dolphin Browser Beta[10] was released in May 2012 with the in-house HTML5 engine Jet pack. [citation needed] In December 2013, Dolphin Zero, a version of the app that claims to be private by automatically deleting browser data, was released.[11]

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,[12] a process described by Ars Technica as "an unambiguous breach of privacy".[13] This breach was patched in the next update.[14]

Reception[edit]

The Android and iOS versions have been lauded for their gesture-based functionality,[15] speed and ease-of-use.[16] Business Insider claims "Dolphin Browser blows Safari out of the water."[17] As of March 2024, the browser holds an rating of 2.7 out of 5 on the Apple App Store.[18]

In 2011, it was PC Magazine's best free iPhone and iPad Apps of 2011,[19] also mentioned in the CNET 100,[20] a PC Magazine Editors Choice in 2012.[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Chinese startup behind Dolphin mobile browser sells 51% stake for $91 million". Tech in Asia. 2014-07-17. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. ^ "Changyou to Invest in MoboTap" (Press release). Changyou. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  3. ^ "Apple on the App Store". iTunes Store. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
  4. ^ "Dolphin Browser - Fast, Private & Adblock🐬". Google Play Store. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  5. ^ a b Jessica Dolcourt. "Dolphin Browser for Android". CNET.
  6. ^ Chris Ziegler. "Dolphin browser for Android adds multitouch support on Droid". Engadget. AOL Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  7. ^ Paul, Ryan (2011-01-24). "Hands on: Dolphin HD browser for Android is swimmingly good". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  8. ^ Hopkins, Brent W. "Dolphin Browser HD Review". PC World. Archived from the original on 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  9. ^ Tofel, Kevin C. "8 Reasons Android Owners Should Try Dolphin Browser". Gigaom. Archived from the original on 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  10. ^ James; MoboTap (2016-06-08), Dolphin Browser One of Best Performing HTML5 Mobile Browser, AndroidApks.Net, archived from the original on 2016-08-05, retrieved 2016-07-24
  11. ^ "Dolphin Zero Incognito Browser - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  12. ^ McCullagh, Declan. "Dolphin HD browser snared in security breach". CNET. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  13. ^ Paul, Ryan (28 October 2011). "Major privacy flaw found in Dolphin HD browser for Android". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  14. ^ "Webzine Does Not Store User Data". Dolphin Browser Blog. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  15. ^ Mark Saltzman (September 12, 2011). "Dolphin Browser, Surf Web with gestures". USA Today.
  16. ^ Adam Dachis (30 August 2011). "Dolphin Browser Brings Its Gesture-Based Web Browsing to the iPhone". Lifehacker. Gawker Media.
  17. ^ "This New iPad Browser From Dolphin Blows Safari Out Of The Water". Business Insider.
  18. ^ "Dolphin Mobile Browser". App Store. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  19. ^ "Best free iPhone and iPad apps of 2011". PC World.
  20. ^ "CNet 100". CNET.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-16. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
  21. ^ "PC Magazine's Editors' Choice". PCMag.

External links[edit]

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