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Latest Samsung Internet beta brings new privacy features, HTTPS by default, and more

Latest Samsung Internet beta brings new privacy features, HTTPS by default, and more

March 15, 2022
It's been a while since the Samsung Internet browser received a significant update. In November, the app added a Safari-style bottom address bar, tab groups, HTTP upgrades for webpages, and more. Now Samsung has released a new beta update (v17.0) that adds a couple of new features and improvements such as new privacy enhancements to...
New Samsung Internet beta brings a bottom address bar, tab groups and more

New Samsung Internet beta brings a bottom address bar, tab groups and more

November 3, 2021
Samsung Internet is one of the best Android browsers out there. It's fast, secure, has a built-in ad blocker, offers numerous customization and more importantly, keeps getting better with new improvements. The last Samsung Browser update brought enhanced search experience, protection against transparent pixels, page support, and more. Samsung has just released a new beta...
The Samsung Internet Browser is now available on the Galaxy Watch 4

The Samsung Internet Browser is now available on the Galaxy Watch 4

October 7, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 addresses one of the main issues Android users have had with older Samsung smartwatches -- third-party app support. Thanks to One UI Watch based on Wear OS 3, Samsung's latest wearables give users access to a wide array of apps through the Play Store. In addition, Samsung has also started...
These are the Best Web Browsers for Android: Brave, Chrome, Firefox, Kiwi, and more!

These are the Best Web Browsers for Android: Brave, Chrome, Firefox, Kiwi, and more!

September 26, 2021
Dozens of web browsers are available on Android, but not all of them are great. Given you'll spend a lot of time on a web browser, it’s a good idea to pick the best one that suits your needs. So we have selected the best web browsers for Android you can download right now. Before we...
Samsung Internet 16 enhances search results, adds page zoom, and more

Samsung Internet 16 enhances search results, adds page zoom, and more

September 2, 2021
Samsung Internet is one of the best Chromium-based Android browsers out there. In some ways, it’s even better than Google Chrome, offering features like a built-in ad blocker, customizable interface, and enhanced privacy and security controls. Samsung has just released a new beta release for the browser, which further improves the browsing experience. Samsung Internet 16.0...
Samsung Internet 15 update brings a new widget and updated Chromium engine

Samsung Internet 15 update brings a new widget and updated Chromium engine

August 16, 2021
Samsung Internet is one of the few replacements for Google apps created by Samsung that people actually want to use. The browser's speedy Chromium engine and customizable interface has made it a popular choice, even on non-Samsung devices (where it is available through the Play Store), and now a beta release for Samsung Internet 15...
Samsung Internet can now sync page positions across Galaxy devices

Samsung Internet can now sync page positions across Galaxy devices

May 6, 2021
Samsung Internet is a popular web browser originally developed for Galaxy smartphones, but is also available to download on the Play Store for other devices. The browser is often praised for its speedy Chromium-based rendering engine and extensive customizability, and now there are a few new features to try out in the beta release channel. Samsung...
Samsung Internet now has an optional bookmarks bar

Samsung Internet now has an optional bookmarks bar

April 29, 2021
Samsung Internet is one of the few pre-installed applications made by a phone manufacturer that people actually want to install on other devices, thanks to its speedy Chromium base and customizable interface. The app has received several improvements over the past few months, like a Chrome-style tab grid and new privacy functionality, and now a...
Samsung Internet 14.0 beta rolls out with improved privacy features, UI changes, and more

Samsung Internet 14.0 beta rolls out with improved privacy features, UI changes, and more

March 10, 2021
The Samsung Internet browser has received a bunch of new features over the last few months. In the last two updates alone, Samsung has rolled out additional privacy and security features, a new high contrast mode, an expandable app bar, an immersive mode for watching videos, redirect protection, URL quick access, and much more. Now,...
Samsung Internet 13.2 adds redirect protection, URL quick access, and better dark mode

Samsung Internet 13.2 adds redirect protection, URL quick access, and better dark mode

January 22, 2021
After rolling out stable Samsung Internet 13.0 earlier this month, Samsung is now back again with a fresh beta of its popular browser, just in time for the holiday season. The new Samsung Internet 13.2 Beta debuts several nifty features to further improve the overall browsing experience, including the added protection against redirects, OS Settings...
Samsung Internet 13.0 introduces beefed up privacy and security features

Samsung Internet 13.0 introduces beefed up privacy and security features

December 2, 2020
Samsung has begun rolling out Samsung Internet 13.0, which the company said introduces features that will provide users with a safer browsing experience. One of the big new features is known as “Secret mode.” This new mode allows users to automatically clear their browsing history as soon as all Secret mode tabs are closed. Users will...
Samsung Internet 13.0 beta adds “One UI 3.0 enhancements”, new extension APIs, and more

Samsung Internet 13.0 beta adds “One UI 3.0 enhancements”, new extension APIs, and more

September 2, 2020
Samsung on Wednesday detailed new features hitting its mobile web browser, called Samsung Internet, in the beta channel right now. First up, Samsung Internet 13.0 is preparing for the upcoming release of Samsung's Android 11-based One UI 3.0 software. The company says the latest browser release includes immersive scrolling for improved one-handed usability. Going forward, non-scrollable...