The Great Android Browser Face-Off 2012

[Guest]

All of your favorite Android web browsers are back for an epic, Ice Cream Sandwich-y rematch.

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[blackmagnum]

How about: The Great "iOS" Browser Face-Off 2012.

 

[srap]

As a result, it’s possible that neither Chrome nor Firefox will ever be Flash compatible.

According to this, Flash Support on some Android versions have already landed and finished in the Aurora channel (a developer version), and it is very unlikely to see it removed before getting the stable FF 14.

 

[zhazhuth]

Ice Cream Sandwich.

 

[Guest]

Might have to try Opera Mini or Skyfire see if the page loading is worth the downgrades from using the stock browser.

 

[quantumrand]

[citation][nom]srap[/nom]According to this, Flash Support on some Android versions have already landed and finished in the Aurora channel (a developer version), and it is very unlikely to see it removed before getting the stable FF 14.[/citation]

We can certainly hope, although with the fast adoption rate of HTML5, the loss of Flash might not be that much of an issue.

 

[quantumrand]

[citation][nom]Remolten[/nom]Might have to try Opera Mini or Skyfire see if the page loading is worth the downgrades from using the stock browser.[/citation]

If you're after speed, definitely go with Opera Mini, but keep in mind that it likely won't work on complex sites. Otherwise, don't look too much into the page loading speed results and choose a browser based on its interface.

Keep in mind that with the exception of SkyFire's video plug-in, all of these browsers are free, so there's no harm in downloading them to try them out. If you're interested in Opera Mini's speed benefits, give it a try to make sure it works with the sites you frequent.

 

[catchercradle]

Couldn't get Dolphin Mini to install on my phone, (HTC Hero) old I know. Opera mini did and seems to work well. Haven't tried others yet. - Thought mini's a good idea being a rather dated phone.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the article. In the compatibility section, have you considered looking at test262? It's the standard conformance test for ECMAScript - http/test262.ecmascript.org/

 

[Guest]

xScope is great because it has a desktop mode that won't automatically load up the mobile version of sites.

 

[harsh1795]

how can you not include Maxthon web browser?? it Will prove as a great competitor.. it is fully featured.. to all those wo are viewing this comment, please download this browser and comment.. please Include this browser I want to know more about its features-how it does in this great face off battle field..