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Samsung Internet 10.2 stable brings back the Video Assistant feature

Samsung Internet 10.2 stable brings back the Video Assistant feature

November 28, 2019
Samsung's native web browser, called Samsung Internet, is one of the most feature-rich web browsers on Android. The Chromium-based browser includes handy features like an autoplay video blocker, smart anti-tracking, night mode, and more. The browser previously included a feature called Video Assistant, which allowed users to open videos in picture-in-picture mode, zoom in on...
Developers can now upload Progressive Web Apps to the Samsung Galaxy Store

Developers can now upload Progressive Web Apps to the Samsung Galaxy Store

October 29, 2019
Earlier this year in February, Google Chrome for Android received an update that introduced a whole new category of apps on the Google Play Store. The update essentially allowed developers to publish Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on the Play Store, thanks to Trusted Web Activities which Google announced back in 2017. Now, Samsung is building...
Samsung Internet Beta 9.4 adds a built-in autoplay video blocker

Samsung Internet Beta 9.4 adds a built-in autoplay video blocker

May 31, 2019
Samsung's web browser, simply named Samsung Internet, is one of the most feature-full web browsers there is. It has security features, ad blocker support, and even a download booster. Now, Samsung has added QR code scanning and a built-in autoplay video blocker natively into the latest beta of the app. Many websites have autoplay videos when...
Samsung Internet 9.2 Beta brings One UI night mode support and Smart Anti-Tracking

Samsung Internet 9.2 Beta brings One UI night mode support and Smart Anti-Tracking

February 18, 2019
Android users are spoilt for choice when it comes to internet browsers, as we have so many options available to us. While all the browsers set out achieve the same basic objectives, i.e. let us surf the internet, their different approach towards this basic objective appeals to our own subjective tastes. Samsung Internet is one...
Samsung Internet 8.2 stable brings Do-Not-Track mode, download speed increases, and better Bixby integration

Samsung Internet 8.2 stable brings Do-Not-Track mode, download speed increases, and better Bixby integration

December 21, 2018
Samsung Internet is one of many custom browsers that you can use on your Android smartphone, and it's not only just for Samsung devices. It has a number of features that may grab your attention from competitors like Google Chrome and Firefox. While it already supports some cool features like content blocking extensions, there's always...
Download: Samsung Internet 9.0 brings major redesign to the web browser

Download: Samsung Internet 9.0 brings major redesign to the web browser

September 18, 2018
It might not be the juggernaut that is Google Chrome, but Samsung Internet has gained a dedicated following thanks to the extra features that it offers on top of Google's browser. Just recently we reported on the new Samsung Internet 8.2 beta that brought features like parallel downloading for faster file downloads and Do Not Track...
Samsung Internet 7.4 adds a personal shopping assistant and breaking news notifications

Samsung Internet 7.4 adds a personal shopping assistant and breaking news notifications

September 12, 2018
There is a large number of people who feel that Samsung Experience on the company's devices is a bloated OEM ROM with too many features that hardly anyone uses. Describing applications and features as bloated is a subjective process as we all use our smartphones differently. However, one Samsung application that a lot of people...
Samsung Internet 8.2 beta brings faster downloads and Do Not Track

Samsung Internet 8.2 beta brings faster downloads and Do Not Track

September 4, 2018
The Samsung Internet Browser is generally known to be one of the best web browsers available on Android phones. This is because of its support for extensions like Amazon Assistant for finding the best deal or the built-in ad blocking support. Samsung posted to their blog to announce a few new features. This beta update includes the new Do...
Samsung Internet 7.4 Beta brings Intelligent Scan authentication, customizable Reader Mode, and more

Samsung Internet 7.4 Beta brings Intelligent Scan authentication, customizable Reader Mode, and more

June 5, 2018
Samsung Internet still continues to grow its fan-base, which is mainly caused by frequent updates. Back in March, when the app was updated to 7.2 beta, the browser gained Protected Browsing functionality. It warned users of malicious websites. Version 7.4 is rolling out now and it includes Intelligent Scan authentication, customizable Reader Mode, Download History...
The Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S9 has a GPU Stability Bug that can be Exploited to Trigger Remote Reboots

The Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S9 has a GPU Stability Bug that can be Exploited to Trigger Remote Reboots

April 23, 2018
The new Samsung Galaxy S9 includes the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip for several markets, including Hong Kong, the United States, Canada, and parts of Latin America. Samsung has often chosen the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC over their in-house Exynos SoC in some markets. This is usually the case in the United States, with the...
Samsung Internet 7.2 Beta adds Protected Browsing to warn users of malicious websites

Samsung Internet 7.2 Beta adds Protected Browsing to warn users of malicious websites

March 9, 2018
The Samsung Internet browser has attracted a growing fan base due to its speed, features, and frequent updates. It was back in October when the browser was updated to version 6.2 and it received a night mode, a tracking blocker, and more. Late last month, we saw the browser update to version 6.4, which enabled web...
Samsung Internet Updated to v6.4, Enables Web Bluetooth by Default, Security Updates, and More

Samsung Internet Updated to v6.4, Enables Web Bluetooth by Default, Security Updates, and More

February 20, 2018
The default web browser on Samsung devices is called Samsung Internet. It is based on Google’s open source Chromium web browser, but Samsung has worked to add additional features such as an API to block ads. The last time we talked about a Samsung Internet browser update was last August with version 6.2, but this week...