Dolphin Browser

Not to be confused with Dolphin (file manager).

Dolphin Browser

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Operating system	Android
Type	Mobile
License	Proprietary
Website	dolphin-browser.com

Dolphin Browser is a mobile browser for the Android operating system developed by Mobotap. It was one of the first alternate browsers in that platform^[1] that introduced support for multi-touch gestures.^[2] Dolphin HD uses the Webkit engine and the native platform rendering capabilities, which allows for a small disk footprint.^[3] It is capable of running Adobe Flash, but it can have problems with video streaming.^[4]

Versions

There is a free ad-supported version of Dolphin and a paid version without advertising.^[1] There is an advanced version called Dolphin Browser HD for Android 2.0 or later.^{[4] [5]}

Privacy concerns

in October 2011, privacy concerns were raised about Dolphin browser after it was discovered that all URLs loaded in Dolphin HD were being relayed as plain text to a remote server^[6] , a process described by Ars Technica as 'an unambiguous breach of privacy'.^[7]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} CNET.com: Jessica Dolcourt. "Dolphin Browser for Android". http://download.cnet.com/Dolphin-Browser-for-Android/3000-2356_4-75005194.html. 
2. ^ Engadget: Chris Ziegler. "Dolphin browser for Android adds multitouch support on Droid". http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/29/dolphin-browser-for-android-adds-multitouch-support-on-droid/. 
3. ^ Ars technica: Ryan Paul. "Hands on: Dolphin HD browser for Android is swimmingly good". http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/reviews/2011/01/hands-on-dolphin-hd-browser-for-android-is-swimmingly-good.ars. 
4. ^ ^{a b} PCWorld: Brent W. Hopkins. "Dolphin Browser™ HD Review". http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=519000&expand=false. 
5. ^ Gigaom.com: Kevin C. Tofel. "8 Reasons Android Owners Should Try Dolphin Browser". http://gigaom.com/mobile/8-reasons-android-owners-should-try-dolphin-browser/?utm_source=earth2tech&utm_medium=specialtopics. 
6. ^ McCullagh, Declan. "http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20127195-281/dolphin-hd-browser-snared-in-security-breach/". CNET. http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20127195-281/dolphin-hd-browser-snared-in-security-breach/. Retrieved 30 October 2011. 
7. ^ Paul, Ryan. "Major privacy flaw found in Dolphin HD browser for Android". Ars Technica. http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/10/major-privacy-flaw-found-in-dolphin-hd-browser-for-android.ars. Retrieved 30 October 2011. 

External links

• Dolphin Browser HD on the Android Market