Browsers and Web browsers, features and comparisons [EXCLUSIVE]
Data and characteristics of the main web browsers used on the Internet, comparisons, qualities, advantages of each of them, use statistics, information on the latest stable versions available, links to their download sites. Roadmap for anyone who needs to decide which browser to use on your computer or device.
The web browser is the vehicle and the primary tool for anyone who trespasses in the virtual world of internet.
Obviously the speed, lightness to which you move, the security that you can give, until you can take remote, largely depends on the browser you choose and you decide to use.
To decide this, the best thing then is to inform you that browsers are available, what are their characteristics, which provide functions, see comparisons between them, know their advantages and disadvantages, to finally decide and make your choice. Providing these options to the user, is the aim of this page.
What is a browser or web browser?
A web browser is the software or program that allows us to see the information contained in a web page. Translates HTML code that is written in the page and displays it on the screen, allowing us to interact with your content and navigate to other pages or web sites, through links or hyperlinks.
Tracking links from one page to another is called navigation, which is where the name originates browser.
Web browsers or browsers used on the Internet
Traditionally the most widely used internet browser was Internet Explorer, this advantage is due to its characteristic of being integrated in all Windows installations.
In recent years, this advantage becomes increasingly shaky, despite the improvements implemented. The decline in use by users is due to the popularity of other alternative browsers, which have gotten over it in speed and performance.
Some websites specialize in the collection of statistics on browser usage, including: StatCounter (perhaps the most popular) and GlobalStats Netmarketshare.
However the results are not absolute, factors such as geography, the places where traffic is sampled and other influences.
This page shows the actual statistics of hits on this site, extracted from Google Analytics monitoring service, may differ from the statistics that are mentioned and may not represent the reality of global traffic, but gives an idea of your situation.
Web browsers, use globally according to StatCounter
Characteristics of major web browsers
Google Chrome »
The browser younger and faster network for the short time he has since September 2008 is considered a great achievement the popularity, and continues to rise not only in number of users, but in features and performance improvements and usability.
Probably this browser is that a new battle has begun and because they say that a new chapter in the history of the browser, as the functionality and performance level that is offering is becoming a new baseline to be followed by its competitors.
Features, qualities and benefits of using the Google Chrome browser.
• Browser minimalist, ie has the essential and basic functions making it ideal for people with little web browsing domain.
• super-fast speed of the browser, so that resources used as a rendering engine and V8 JavaScript prefetching (preload) DNS to improve performance in loading web pages. This last feature is a recent innovation, Google Chrome is the only browser that implements default, resolves the relationship IP / Domain Name and keeps in its cache certain time if requested again. The traditional system used so far by the other browsers, is that Windows is the one that stores and releases the shutdown.
To view the log of DNS prefetching you currently have in your browser type in the address bar about: dnste show the url, hostname, response time, time that was resolved, etc..
• It is the most favored browser when doing a web search, you only need to type the word or search term in the address bar that is multipurpose.
• Allows you to view statistics of the memory consumed on each tab with your details, including who use other browsers if running simultaneously on the same PC. That opens a new tab (CTRL + T) and type: about: memory.
• Google provides automatic updating of the browser, always ensuring you have the latest stable version and have available the blacklist, a list that contains information about phishing (phishing sites) and newer malware on the network.
• similar to Internet Explorer offers the option to browse as Incognito, the pages you access will not appear in your browser history or search history, and they will not leave other traces on the computer (such as cookies).
• In the home page (as introduced Opera) shows thumbnails of visited pages, which you can use as a sort of involuntary Bookmarks.
You can use other commands in the address bar of the browser to extract information such as:
about: cache shows a list of links in the page cache stored by the browser.
about: plugins Displays installed in the browser plugins (Shockwave Flash, Java, etc.) and allows you to configure.
about: histograms Histograms of variables.
about: version Displays version information of the browser installed.
Latest Versions of Google Chrome
✓ Stable release: 27
✓ Link for download: http://www.google.com/chrome/
What's New in Google Chrome
Recent versions offer:
Version 27
Improved page load speed up to 5%
Improved predictions ranking, spelling corrections, the field Omnibox, numerous security patches and 14 corrections in browser security.
Automatically activated voice search in Google, functionality filed last event I / O 2013.
How does it work?
On the far right of the search box you will see a small microphone. When clicking Chrome will ask permission to access our microphone and thereafter can search using our voice and without writing the terms.
Version 26
Includes improvements to the spelling. Chrome is added to grammar checking capabilities, contextual and homonyms.
Now when you type in the address bar, any errors will be rectified.
Version 25
Introduced Speech Web API that enables voice recognition, so that from now on applications can add that option, or voice instructions allow the user.
Now is off the silent installation of extensions, which adds more security and reliability
Version 24
More rapidly, it is said that more than 25%.
MathML support a new feature. Apply mathematical calculations to the suggestions in the Omnibar.
Version 23
The "Do Not Track", indicates to websites it accesses do not want to be tracked our browsing habits. This option is disabled by default, is a user option to activate it.
Improved GPU video acceleration, in the case of Laptops is possible to obtain a greater battery life (up to 25% more).
Previous versions:
Improvements to the execution of web applications games.
Compatibility with Windows 8.
Synchronization open tabs content with other devices be it a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone that uses Android.
Those who own a MacBook with Retina iOS can enjoy on your screen high pixel density, which allows more resolution.
GetUserMedia API allows the browser to natively access and webcam microphone system without having to install any additional plugin for chatting.
✓ Link to download add-ons: Add-ons for Google Chrome.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions
How to update Google Chrome browser?
Chrome is updated from the network automatically when a stable release is available. However you can check the version you use and if for any errors automatic update does not work, do it manually.
That takes a click on the wrench icon in the upper right corner and select "Google Chrome Information".
Internet Explorer »
The traditionally most used browser on the Internet. It is an essential and default Windows operating system, which has been achieved thanks to its high level of use.
Features, qualities and benefits of using the Internet Explorer browser.
• Provides a high level of security, which sometimes becomes frustrating but very effective, has different security levels divided into zones each with its limitations.
• InPrivate Browsing lets you surf the Internet without saving any data from your browsing session such as cookies, temporary Internet files, history and other data.
• It is the only browser that supports web pages in ActiveX and VBScript.
• Compatible with HTA pages, format web pages to interact with programs and files on the computer that is running.
• Support for Java applets that work better than any other browser. • Being the native Windows Explorer can download and install updates (updates) for the operating system from the Microsoft site.
• The Bookmarks, bookmarks or favorites are legitimate shortcuts that can be easily edited and modified by the user.
• From version 8 includes new features such as the use of WebSlice (green icon that you see on this page, on the command bar of the browser), support the CSS standard, a choice other engines searches, availability of many accessories (called accelerators, etc.).
Disadvantages, limitations and inefficiencies of Internet Explorer.
─ Does not display the web page until you complete loading its entirety.
─ Inability to access multimedia content much excess network security.
─ Extremely slow and low yield, determined from version 8.
Latest versions and download links for Internet Explorer
The latest version of Internet Explorer is the number 10. It is included in Windows 8, but you can download and install on Windows 7.
It represents a quantum leap over previous versions.
Includes significant improvements as:
✓ Faster in the operation and loading of websites.
✓ Compatible for touch screens, both from a PC, phone or tablet.
✓ Includes the Do not Track (tracking protection) to enhance user privacy.
✓ Allows anchor favorite websites to the home screen so you can access them more easily and receive notifications.
✓ More support web standards.
Final version 10
Link for download:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/internet-explorer/ie-10-worldwide-languages
Internet Explorer in Windows 8 Metro style used
Metro (Modern UI) is a new visual style introduced by Microsoft, allows for better interaction with the system portable devices. Several websites use it, you can try it on your computer, even without installing Windows 8.
Mozilla Firefox »
Unquestionably, it is the most popular browser on the network.
Mozilla Firefox or just Firefox web browser is a free and open source developed by Mozilla, a global community working together to maintain an Open website, public and accessible.
Firefox has revolutionized the way we think and maintained web innovation, to bring users a better experience.
Among its merits is to be one of the open source projects in the world and hold the Guinness record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours, with 8 million downloads (17-06-2008).
Those who use Firefox are supporting a new way to create, use and share on the Internet is called Free Software. The goal is to break the barriers of proprietary software that imprisons us in a code we do not know, do not know how it works and we can modify it to suit our needs.
Features, qualities and benefits of using the Mozilla Firefox browser.
• Open source software is a fully configurable browser, so its operation, configuration, appearance, add-ons and accessories. In the Mozilla website provides all the necessary technical information to developers and general users.
• High level of safety, effective protection against spyware and other types of malware, blocking insured against pop-up and other common forms of advertising on the web, ActiveX is not allowed because it is considered a risk.
• Its developers say an almost infinite source of extensions made for any purpose.
• Create and use multiple profiles simultaneously or preferences in the browser, which in practice is very useful, meaning you can have a different configuration to use Firefox in your work tasks and student and one for your private or family use, all with the same browser on the same PC.
Some commands that display information from the browser to bring them into the address bar and press Enter:
about: support displays all the necessary information to the user of the application.
about: plugins list plugins.
about: config Browser settings.
about: cache Displays information about the cache according to your configuration.
about: crashes Browser errors sent.
about: license list all licenses used.
about: robots A little humor.
chrome :/ / browser / content / preferences / preferences.xul browser options.
chrome :/ / browser / content / bookmarks / bookmarks bookmarksPanel.xul Administration.
chrome :/ / browser / content / history / history-panel.xul History.
chrome :/ / mozapps / content / extensions / extensions.xul? type = extensions Extensions.
chrome :/ / browser / content / preferences / cookies.xul Cookies.
chrome :/ / browser / content / Credits credits.xhtml developers.
Latest versions and download links Firefox
Final version: 22
Link for download: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Link to download add-ons: Add-ons for Mozilla Firefox.
Mozilla now offers an online installer to make sure you are installing the latest version of the browser. The downside is that everything must be done online, but for many it has the advantage of simplicity, without having to be verified which is the latest version.
New features and functionality of Firefox
The latest releases added several useful options to the browser, each version implements something new, so we must be aware of all the improvements regularly.
If you have enabled automatic updating, or know for sure that you have installed the browser version you are using, or the services offered.
Opera »
It is known for its speed, security, standards support (especially CSS), small size and constant innovation. Implemented since its early versions tabbed browsing, the Speed Dial, mouse movements in navigation, site personalization, and thumbnail per tab, has a version for phones and tablets.
Latest version available (stable) for download:
Opera 12.10
http://www.opera.com/browser/download/
Opera 15
This is the first version of its browser with WebKit, the same bearing Chrome and Safari.
Use a new design, much more clean.
Migration to Chromium brings better compatibility, faster and extensions now use the same format of Google Chrome.
It introduces two new features: Discover and Stash.
The first is a tab with the most important news of the day that can be customized.
Stash is to save pages and then they can be rescued, you only need to click on the heart icon.
Opera Turbo feature, now called "Off the road" or "wheeling", now support SPDY to further accelerate browsing.
Download Opera 15: http://my.opera.com
How to install Google Chrome extensions in Opera?
Version 15 of Opera Blink uses the same rendering engine of Google Chrome, so it can be used perfectly for Chrome extensions available in the store of Google, the Chrome's Web Store.
Safari »
Is the essential complement to the Mac OS X users, for which it was originally devised it would run and where the vast majority of users who use it within about 4% of users worldwide. It is a browser that has stood for performance, speed and standards support. Although Safari is not as recognized for users of other operating systems other than Mac OS, has become an interesting option since it came out a Windows version.
It is the default browser for all iDevice (iPhone, iTouch and iPad), but is also used in various phones and other portable devices that are not Apple, so it is currently the most used browser on mobile.
Latest version available (stable) for download:
Safari 5.1 ► http://www.apple.com/safari
Browsers used on mobile devices
Unlike the PC, users of mobile or tablets generally use the included browser on your device, although there is always the option of choosing other than the default.
The browsers used on portable devices by popularity are:
• Safari - 66%
• Android browser - 19%
• Opera Mini - 10%
Alternative browsers for phones and tablets:
Dolphin »
✓ Dolphin, very efficient and fast browser available for iPhone and Android, includes characteristics that make it very original as are the sound (by voice navigation), the panel gestures (navigation by gestures), incognito browsing, etc..
GooglePlay and is available on the AppStore.
» http://dolphin-browser.com/
UCBrowse »
✓ UCBrowser, popular in Asia browser which reportedly is planning to conquer the West. It is available for Android, iOS, Java and Symbian, is extremely fast and effective when surfing the Internet, having more than 300 million users.
Download UC browser from below link :
http://www.ucweb.com/English/UCbrowser/product_choose_browser.html
Browsers and alternative Web browsers
Most of the traffic on the network is performed using traditional browsers, but there are others available, even with attractive features and functionality.
Here are links to websites where you can find more information about these browsers and download them for free.
Maxthon. Called browser in the cloud, is available for all systems and devices. It has many features such as push notifications, downloaded file storage, synchronization account on multiple devices, etc..
Includes night mode that adjusts the screen brightness for reading during times of low light. It has many extensions.
Comodo Dragon similar to Google Chrome, but with more security options.
K-Meleon. It is a free web browser based on Gecko. Renowned for its speed and low consumption of system resources.
RockMelt, the social browser called, is the ideal choice for those addicted to Facebook.
SeaMonkey is based on Mozilla Application Suite, Firefox predecessor. It has many useful applications.
Konqueror is a browser, file manager and viewer. It is part of the KDE project officer (Desktop Environment).
Data and characteristics of the main web browsers used on the Internet, comparisons, qualities, advantages of each of them, use statistics, information on the latest stable versions available, links to their download sites. Roadmap for anyone who needs to decide which browser to use on your computer or device.
The web browser is the vehicle and the primary tool for anyone who trespasses in the virtual world of internet.
Obviously the speed, lightness to which you move, the security that you can give, until you can take remote, largely depends on the browser you choose and you decide to use.
To decide this, the best thing then is to inform you that browsers are available, what are their characteristics, which provide functions, see comparisons between them, know their advantages and disadvantages, to finally decide and make your choice. Providing these options to the user, is the aim of this page.
What is a browser or web browser?
A web browser is the software or program that allows us to see the information contained in a web page. Translates HTML code that is written in the page and displays it on the screen, allowing us to interact with your content and navigate to other pages or web sites, through links or hyperlinks.
Tracking links from one page to another is called navigation, which is where the name originates browser.
Web browsers or browsers used on the Internet
Traditionally the most widely used internet browser was Internet Explorer, this advantage is due to its characteristic of being integrated in all Windows installations.
In recent years, this advantage becomes increasingly shaky, despite the improvements implemented. The decline in use by users is due to the popularity of other alternative browsers, which have gotten over it in speed and performance.
Some websites specialize in the collection of statistics on browser usage, including: StatCounter (perhaps the most popular) and GlobalStats Netmarketshare.
However the results are not absolute, factors such as geography, the places where traffic is sampled and other influences.
This page shows the actual statistics of hits on this site, extracted from Google Analytics monitoring service, may differ from the statistics that are mentioned and may not represent the reality of global traffic, but gives an idea of your situation.
Web browsers, use globally according to StatCounter
Characteristics of major web browsers
Google Chrome »
The browser younger and faster network for the short time he has since September 2008 is considered a great achievement the popularity, and continues to rise not only in number of users, but in features and performance improvements and usability.
Probably this browser is that a new battle has begun and because they say that a new chapter in the history of the browser, as the functionality and performance level that is offering is becoming a new baseline to be followed by its competitors.
Features, qualities and benefits of using the Google Chrome browser.
• Browser minimalist, ie has the essential and basic functions making it ideal for people with little web browsing domain.
• super-fast speed of the browser, so that resources used as a rendering engine and V8 JavaScript prefetching (preload) DNS to improve performance in loading web pages. This last feature is a recent innovation, Google Chrome is the only browser that implements default, resolves the relationship IP / Domain Name and keeps in its cache certain time if requested again. The traditional system used so far by the other browsers, is that Windows is the one that stores and releases the shutdown.
To view the log of DNS prefetching you currently have in your browser type in the address bar about: dnste show the url, hostname, response time, time that was resolved, etc..
• It is the most favored browser when doing a web search, you only need to type the word or search term in the address bar that is multipurpose.
• Allows you to view statistics of the memory consumed on each tab with your details, including who use other browsers if running simultaneously on the same PC. That opens a new tab (CTRL + T) and type: about: memory.
• Google provides automatic updating of the browser, always ensuring you have the latest stable version and have available the blacklist, a list that contains information about phishing (phishing sites) and newer malware on the network.
• similar to Internet Explorer offers the option to browse as Incognito, the pages you access will not appear in your browser history or search history, and they will not leave other traces on the computer (such as cookies).
• In the home page (as introduced Opera) shows thumbnails of visited pages, which you can use as a sort of involuntary Bookmarks.
You can use other commands in the address bar of the browser to extract information such as:
about: cache shows a list of links in the page cache stored by the browser.
about: plugins Displays installed in the browser plugins (Shockwave Flash, Java, etc.) and allows you to configure.
about: histograms Histograms of variables.
about: version Displays version information of the browser installed.
Latest Versions of Google Chrome
✓ Stable release: 27
✓ Link for download: http://www.google.com/chrome/
What's New in Google Chrome
Recent versions offer:
Version 27
Improved page load speed up to 5%
Improved predictions ranking, spelling corrections, the field Omnibox, numerous security patches and 14 corrections in browser security.
Automatically activated voice search in Google, functionality filed last event I / O 2013.
How does it work?
On the far right of the search box you will see a small microphone. When clicking Chrome will ask permission to access our microphone and thereafter can search using our voice and without writing the terms.
Version 26
Includes improvements to the spelling. Chrome is added to grammar checking capabilities, contextual and homonyms.
Now when you type in the address bar, any errors will be rectified.
Version 25
Introduced Speech Web API that enables voice recognition, so that from now on applications can add that option, or voice instructions allow the user.
Now is off the silent installation of extensions, which adds more security and reliability
Version 24
More rapidly, it is said that more than 25%.
MathML support a new feature. Apply mathematical calculations to the suggestions in the Omnibar.
Version 23
The "Do Not Track", indicates to websites it accesses do not want to be tracked our browsing habits. This option is disabled by default, is a user option to activate it.
Improved GPU video acceleration, in the case of Laptops is possible to obtain a greater battery life (up to 25% more).
Previous versions:
Improvements to the execution of web applications games.
Compatibility with Windows 8.
Synchronization open tabs content with other devices be it a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone that uses Android.
Those who own a MacBook with Retina iOS can enjoy on your screen high pixel density, which allows more resolution.
GetUserMedia API allows the browser to natively access and webcam microphone system without having to install any additional plugin for chatting.
✓ Link to download add-ons: Add-ons for Google Chrome.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions
How to update Google Chrome browser?
Chrome is updated from the network automatically when a stable release is available. However you can check the version you use and if for any errors automatic update does not work, do it manually.
That takes a click on the wrench icon in the upper right corner and select "Google Chrome Information".
Internet Explorer »
Features, qualities and benefits of using the Internet Explorer browser.
• Provides a high level of security, which sometimes becomes frustrating but very effective, has different security levels divided into zones each with its limitations.
• InPrivate Browsing lets you surf the Internet without saving any data from your browsing session such as cookies, temporary Internet files, history and other data.
• It is the only browser that supports web pages in ActiveX and VBScript.
• Compatible with HTA pages, format web pages to interact with programs and files on the computer that is running.
• Support for Java applets that work better than any other browser. • Being the native Windows Explorer can download and install updates (updates) for the operating system from the Microsoft site.
• The Bookmarks, bookmarks or favorites are legitimate shortcuts that can be easily edited and modified by the user.
• From version 8 includes new features such as the use of WebSlice (green icon that you see on this page, on the command bar of the browser), support the CSS standard, a choice other engines searches, availability of many accessories (called accelerators, etc.).
Disadvantages, limitations and inefficiencies of Internet Explorer.
─ Does not display the web page until you complete loading its entirety.
─ Inability to access multimedia content much excess network security.
─ Extremely slow and low yield, determined from version 8.
Latest versions and download links for Internet Explorer
The latest version of Internet Explorer is the number 10. It is included in Windows 8, but you can download and install on Windows 7.
It represents a quantum leap over previous versions.
Includes significant improvements as:
✓ Faster in the operation and loading of websites.
✓ Compatible for touch screens, both from a PC, phone or tablet.
✓ Includes the Do not Track (tracking protection) to enhance user privacy.
✓ Allows anchor favorite websites to the home screen so you can access them more easily and receive notifications.
✓ More support web standards.
Final version 10
Link for download:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/internet-explorer/ie-10-worldwide-languages
Internet Explorer in Windows 8 Metro style used
Metro (Modern UI) is a new visual style introduced by Microsoft, allows for better interaction with the system portable devices. Several websites use it, you can try it on your computer, even without installing Windows 8.
Mozilla Firefox »
Unquestionably, it is the most popular browser on the network.
Mozilla Firefox or just Firefox web browser is a free and open source developed by Mozilla, a global community working together to maintain an Open website, public and accessible.
Firefox has revolutionized the way we think and maintained web innovation, to bring users a better experience.
Among its merits is to be one of the open source projects in the world and hold the Guinness record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours, with 8 million downloads (17-06-2008).
Those who use Firefox are supporting a new way to create, use and share on the Internet is called Free Software. The goal is to break the barriers of proprietary software that imprisons us in a code we do not know, do not know how it works and we can modify it to suit our needs.
Features, qualities and benefits of using the Mozilla Firefox browser.
• Open source software is a fully configurable browser, so its operation, configuration, appearance, add-ons and accessories. In the Mozilla website provides all the necessary technical information to developers and general users.
• High level of safety, effective protection against spyware and other types of malware, blocking insured against pop-up and other common forms of advertising on the web, ActiveX is not allowed because it is considered a risk.
• Its developers say an almost infinite source of extensions made for any purpose.
• Create and use multiple profiles simultaneously or preferences in the browser, which in practice is very useful, meaning you can have a different configuration to use Firefox in your work tasks and student and one for your private or family use, all with the same browser on the same PC.
Some commands that display information from the browser to bring them into the address bar and press Enter:
about: support displays all the necessary information to the user of the application.
about: plugins list plugins.
about: config Browser settings.
about: cache Displays information about the cache according to your configuration.
about: crashes Browser errors sent.
about: license list all licenses used.
about: robots A little humor.
chrome :/ / browser / content / preferences / preferences.xul browser options.
chrome :/ / browser / content / bookmarks / bookmarks bookmarksPanel.xul Administration.
chrome :/ / browser / content / history / history-panel.xul History.
chrome :/ / mozapps / content / extensions / extensions.xul? type = extensions Extensions.
chrome :/ / browser / content / preferences / cookies.xul Cookies.
chrome :/ / browser / content / Credits credits.xhtml developers.
Latest versions and download links Firefox
Final version: 22
Link for download: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Link to download add-ons: Add-ons for Mozilla Firefox.
Mozilla now offers an online installer to make sure you are installing the latest version of the browser. The downside is that everything must be done online, but for many it has the advantage of simplicity, without having to be verified which is the latest version.
New features and functionality of Firefox
The latest releases added several useful options to the browser, each version implements something new, so we must be aware of all the improvements regularly.
If you have enabled automatic updating, or know for sure that you have installed the browser version you are using, or the services offered.
Opera »
It is known for its speed, security, standards support (especially CSS), small size and constant innovation. Implemented since its early versions tabbed browsing, the Speed Dial, mouse movements in navigation, site personalization, and thumbnail per tab, has a version for phones and tablets.
Latest version available (stable) for download:
Opera 12.10
http://www.opera.com/browser/download/
Opera 15
This is the first version of its browser with WebKit, the same bearing Chrome and Safari.
Use a new design, much more clean.
Migration to Chromium brings better compatibility, faster and extensions now use the same format of Google Chrome.
It introduces two new features: Discover and Stash.
The first is a tab with the most important news of the day that can be customized.
Stash is to save pages and then they can be rescued, you only need to click on the heart icon.
Opera Turbo feature, now called "Off the road" or "wheeling", now support SPDY to further accelerate browsing.
Download Opera 15: http://my.opera.com
How to install Google Chrome extensions in Opera?
Version 15 of Opera Blink uses the same rendering engine of Google Chrome, so it can be used perfectly for Chrome extensions available in the store of Google, the Chrome's Web Store.
Safari »
Is the essential complement to the Mac OS X users, for which it was originally devised it would run and where the vast majority of users who use it within about 4% of users worldwide. It is a browser that has stood for performance, speed and standards support. Although Safari is not as recognized for users of other operating systems other than Mac OS, has become an interesting option since it came out a Windows version.
It is the default browser for all iDevice (iPhone, iTouch and iPad), but is also used in various phones and other portable devices that are not Apple, so it is currently the most used browser on mobile.
Latest version available (stable) for download:
Safari 5.1 ► http://www.apple.com/safari
Browsers used on mobile devices
Unlike the PC, users of mobile or tablets generally use the included browser on your device, although there is always the option of choosing other than the default.
The browsers used on portable devices by popularity are:
• Safari - 66%
• Android browser - 19%
• Opera Mini - 10%
Alternative browsers for phones and tablets:
Dolphin »
✓ Dolphin, very efficient and fast browser available for iPhone and Android, includes characteristics that make it very original as are the sound (by voice navigation), the panel gestures (navigation by gestures), incognito browsing, etc..
GooglePlay and is available on the AppStore.
» http://dolphin-browser.com/
UCBrowse »
✓ UCBrowser, popular in Asia browser which reportedly is planning to conquer the West. It is available for Android, iOS, Java and Symbian, is extremely fast and effective when surfing the Internet, having more than 300 million users.
http://www.ucweb.com/English/UCbrowser/product_choose_browser.html
Browsers and alternative Web browsers
Most of the traffic on the network is performed using traditional browsers, but there are others available, even with attractive features and functionality.
Here are links to websites where you can find more information about these browsers and download them for free.
Maxthon. Called browser in the cloud, is available for all systems and devices. It has many features such as push notifications, downloaded file storage, synchronization account on multiple devices, etc..
Includes night mode that adjusts the screen brightness for reading during times of low light. It has many extensions.
Comodo Dragon similar to Google Chrome, but with more security options.
K-Meleon. It is a free web browser based on Gecko. Renowned for its speed and low consumption of system resources.
RockMelt, the social browser called, is the ideal choice for those addicted to Facebook.
SeaMonkey is based on Mozilla Application Suite, Firefox predecessor. It has many useful applications.
Konqueror is a browser, file manager and viewer. It is part of the KDE project officer (Desktop Environment).
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