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CNET Editors' review
Dolphin Browser was quite the find when it first broke the surface, pretty much pioneering alternative browsers on the Android platform. Since then, alt-browsers have become plentiful and sophisticated, and the Dolphin team has responded with a "high def," redesigned version of its app, meant for version 2.0 and higher of the Android operating system.
Dolphin's feature set is definitely its strength. In addition to tabbed browsing, bookmarking (that syncs to Google bookmarks), and multitouch zooming, it can also flag sites to read later as well as a tie-in to Delicious. You can search content within a page, subscribe to RSS feeds through Google Reader, and share links with social networks. The capability to download YouTube videos is another plus, as is swiping to switch between open tabs. It also has voice search in the new tab page, and you can choose if Web sites see you as an Android, iPhone, or desktop user. There are additional themes and add-ons (just one at the time of writing) that you can download for free.
It has its pros, but Dolphin Browser HD--like its older sib--may take some getting used to. Its search bar is intuitive enough, but there is a tiny learning curve to navigate the list of options you see when you open a new tab. The gestures area, though a neat option, isn't for everyone. There is some setup time since you'll likely need to define many of the most-useful gestures.
Its performance can be a little laggy, and some actions aren't as intuitive as they should be--such as setting and changing the home page and navigating to a new page from an open tab. The biggest negative so far is that Dolphin HD takes over as the default Web browser without asking for permission. Overall, Dolphin HD looks good and there are some slick features, but there are also a few drawbacks that will turn some users off. The ad-supported version of Dolphin is free; but for a $5 fee, you get a version that cuts the ads.
Publisher's Description
From MoboTap:
Dolphin Browser HD for Android is the Sonar and Add-on enabled mobile web browser. Dolphin listens and lets you use your voice to search on the Internet, share on your favorite social networks, bookmark your favorite website, and navigate. Let your inner artist out and create a personal Gesture (symbol) to access the mobile and desktop websites you use the most. Dolphin Browser HD features Fast Web page loading, with no ads. Dolphin Webzine simplifies the way you read your favorite mobile content, from news to blogs and websites. No need to toggle between screens; tabbed browsing lets you open and switch between Web pages fast as lightning.
What's new in this version: Version 7.4 listens and lets you use your voice to search, share, bookmark, and navigate.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 11 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 4 votes
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""Best Touchscreen mobile browser I have tried""
Version: Dolphin Browser HD for Android 7.4
Pros
- Gesturing/Sonar Feature
- Easy to Use
- Multi-Tab
- User interface
- Voice commandsCons
Non soo far.
Summary
I did not face any spam mentioned by other users, It works great, easy to use, and I love how you can drag menus and tools from the side of the screen.
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"Over Rated"
Version: Dolphin Browser HD for Android 7.4
Pros
Fast loading web pages, Stable, Multi-Tab, Host of tools, Pretty good user interface.
Cons
The worst downloading on the planet, Spam, Etc.
Summary
Okay, I was liking Dolphin HD when I first installed it on my 4G Android, The user interface and all was there, Even the web pages was loading fast. However when I install something like a Web Browser on or in anything the first thing I look for is something that will download the fastest possible and this is just not happening with Dolphin HD, No way no how. I first went to this Web Browser when Opera Mobile started crashing when I visited some Websites but quickly notice that Dolphin HD didn't pack that punch that Opera Mobile did when it was running smoothly when it came to downloading. Downloading a simple 30MB file takes over 20 minutes plus using Dolphin HD and I too was hit with spam in the worst ways because it takes over your screen and you always have to close the open tab. I also hated having to go to the menu to see what my downloads are doing when in Opera Mobile the screen was right there where I can see when the file has been completed, Etc. I then decided to go back and reinstall UC Browser on this same 4G Android and now I can download a 30MB file within seconds and not minutes. Downloading is the key feature to any Web Browser, I don't care if it's Desktop or Mobile and this is something Dolphin HD fails in badly.
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"I didn't order the side of spam..."
Version: Dolphin Browser HD for Android 7.4
Pros
Haven't found any pros yet that my GS2's Android browser already didn't have.
Cons
Ohhh, hello new onslaught of spam on my cell phone! I would LOVE a iPad 3, but... yeahh...
Summary
I haven't found the pros because within a day of downloading the Dolphin app, I started getting notifications on my cell, marked with green plus signs and colorful stars (to name a couple), that would lead me to a web page proclaiming my T-Mobile number was randomly selected to win an iPad 3. Two more apps labeled "Get Apps" and "DROID Apps" appeared on my main screen, too, with nothing matching them in my Settings --> Applications list. I've uninstalled Dolphin, but the damage has already been done and I'm hunting down ways to remove this... hopefully without a factory reset.
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"The Best Browser that I have Checked Out for Android !!"
Version: Dolphin Browser HD for Android 7.4
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Love the Gesturing Feature
- Nice Add onsCons
- Was kind of like Trial & Error when learning how to use ... but have been using it for about 1 Month ... Learn something New every day
Summary
Wish that I had a Microphone on my Tablet so I could use the new Sonar feature!!!
Updated on Mar 11, 2012
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