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Dolphin Browser - Fast, Private & Adblock for Android

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Editors' Review

shelbybrown Jun 9, 2010

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.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 12.0.11

Fix some bugs

Increased browser stability

Optimize the bottom bar display

Repair account synchronization

Solve the problem that the password cannot be saved

Fix YouTube not working properly

General

Release November 15, 2018
Date Added November 15, 2018
Version 12.0.11

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Android
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 43,586
Downloads Last Week 1
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Developer's Description

Dolphin Browser is the best internet explorer browser for Android with fast loading speed, HTML5 video player, AdBlocker, tab bar, sidebars, incognito browsing and flash player. Once users experience the fast, smart and personal Web of Dolphin, regular Mobile Internet feels like torture.

Best Mobile Web Browser on Android Market

Over 150,000,000 downloads on Android and iOS

Great Features

Flash Player

AdBlock (pop up blocker)

Multiple Tabs bar

Bookmarks & Add-ons sidebar

Personalized Search

Fast Download

Incognito/private Browsing

Gestures

Sonar

Flash player

Get the best gaming and HD video experience with player for Android support on Dolphin Browser.

With Dolphin Video, you can watch videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Twitch and any other video website you like!

AdBlock (pop up blocker)

Dolphin Browser is one of the best AdBlock Browser. With AdBlocker, you can block popups, ads, banners & ad-videos.

Find AdBlocker add-on here: http://alturl.com/27rch

Multiple tabs bar

It displays your open tabs, and lets you switch between them by swiping. Let you browse the web as PC Browser & desktop browser.

Bookmarks & Add-ons sidebar

It can be accessed by swiping to the right from the left edge of the screen and shows your bookmarks and browsing history. Swiping to the left, you can enjoy the best services with add-ons, such as Video Downloader, Web to PDF and Dolphin Translate, etc.

Personalized search

Easily switch search engine with Google, Yahoo, Yandex, Bing, Duckduckgo, etc.

Fast download

Download HTML5, Flash videos and more with blazing fast speed from the Internet with video downloader. You can also easily delete or move downloaded files in the file manager.

Incognito/private browsing

Dolphin Browser is a secure browser that offers you real private browsing experience without leaving any history data.

Sync

Sync your history, bookmarks, and passwords. Plus, easily open and push tabs and websites across Android, iPhone, iPad, mobile & pc browser including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari using Dolphin Connect. You can even enjoy content pushed from desktop browser with flash player for Android.

Gesture

Access the Internet by creating a personal Gesture for websites and common features. For example, drawing a letter "D" to go to Duckduckgo or "B" to go to Bing.

Sonar

Dolphin Browser gives you an actual web browser you can talk to. Use your voice to search, share on your favorite social networks, bookmark favorite websites, and navigate the web on your phone. Search without typing, even with Yahoo, Bing or Duckduckgo.

Themes

Customize your Dolphin Browser with a wide array of backgrounds in the wallpaper library to suit any style or mood.

Quick Share

Dolphin remembers your most recently used apps to help you easily share content to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Skype and more.

Dolphin Add-ons

- Dolphin Video Player - Flash Player;

- Screen Cut - Screenshot app;

- Web to PDF Converter & Editor;

- Dolphin Jetpack;

- Speed Booster for Android;

- Dolphin Translate - Translator;

- Dolphin QR & Barcode Scanner;

- Dolphin Reader;

- Dolphin Battery Saver;

- Bookmarks Widget;

- Dolphin Brightness;

- Dolphin Tab Reload;

- Dolphin Show IP;

- Dolphin Ultimate Flag;

- Pocket for Dolphin;

- Dropbox for Dolphin;

- Box for Dolphin;

- Dolphin Alexa Rank.

Contact us at support@dolphin.com

Join the Dolphin Facebook Fan page: http://www.facebook.com/DolphinFans

Follow Dolphin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/DolphinBrowser

Learn more on our website: http://www.dolphin.com/

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