What browser do you use?

[gautampw]

Here is an APK analysis of Maxthon:
http://mobilesandbox.org/xml_report_static/?q=358104
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED [run on boot]
android.permission.GET_TASKS [get running tasks]
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
android/telephony/TelephonyManager;->getDeviceId [used to identify you for tracking]
Cipher(AES/ECB/NoPadding) [used to encrypt data to be phoned home]
HttpPost [used to phone home data]

A web browser does not need any of these calls/permissions and should not be using them.

Next Browser is another piece of garbage that someone recently mentioned. Have a look at the APK analysis:
http://mobilesandbox.org/xml_report_static/?q=357097
android.permission.READ_LOGS [basically no app should do this as logs contain all kinds of information]
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS [use your accounts]
android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS [manage your accounts]
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
android/telephony/TelephonyManager;->getDeviceId [used to identify you for tracking]
Cipher(RSA) [used to encrypt data to be phoned home]
HttpPost [used to phone home data]

You can opt out of data collection right? And you can also use app ops to deny those permissions if rooted

 

[aminaked]

You can opt out of data collection right? And you can also use app ops to deny those permissions if rooted

You would have to ask the manufacturers of those browsers if you can opt out of data collection.

Regarding AppOps, you would have to disable the internet privilege to be sure that your data was safe. Why use spyware in the first place?

 

[tty1234]

Chrome works perfect on pc and phone.

 

[Simba501]

Chrome is default. But if i need flash, i will go with Dolphin

Ditto.

 

[bmccoy11]

I use Google Chrome because it is really fast and has great integration with Chrome Desktop. Firefox is too slow for me, and I stopped using Firefox for PC as soon as I tried Chrome.

 

[namhuy]

Chrome for me since I don't want to add too many apps on my tablet

Nam Huy Linux Blog namhuy.net

 

[dragon_76]

If you use multiple platforms like I do, the only answer is chrome. Firefox needs to dump Gecko, it's WAY too slow. The only platform Chrome doesn't run on is Windows Phone, and that will probably change soon when Windows RT and Phone merge completely later this year.

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[(acidman)]

I use Firefox beta

 

[Abel669]

I use boat browser for tablet, because I like this feature:



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[chill145]

When chrome implements text reflow, that will be my daily browser. Until then I'm using lightening browser and love it

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[naturecannon]

Been using next browser the last few days. Supports flash out of box and syncs with chrome. I am starting to like it.

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[oadam11]

Been using next browser the last few days. Supports flash out of box and syncs with chrome. I am starting to like it.

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I also use next browser. I have been using it awhile for my phone but I wish for the tablet it would display tabs like chrome

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[aminaked]

I am curious how people can use Next / Dolphin / Boat / Maxthon / and the other crapware that phones home your data.

 

[OJ in Compton]

I am curious how people can use Next / Dolphin / Boat / Maxthon / and the other crapware that phones home your data.

Probably because they aren't aware of it? I don't recall seeing anyone publish a story about this happening on any of these aside from Dolphin.

 

[weezlerox]

Is there a decent browser out there that doesn't farm ANY data?

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[ckfmunoz]

I use Chrome for when I need to continue a tab from my desktop.

Dolphin for everything else.

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[nafeldo]

I dont like chrome because dont support addons. So I'm testing other browsers now

 

[dopap]

browser

I use dolphin jetpack and I'm really glad with it. I installed it because the flash player didn't work on chrome. It's fast and good:victory:

 

[cobyman7035]

I am curious how people can use Next / Dolphin / Boat / Maxthon / and the other crapware that phones home your data.

What can they do with it?


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[Philly Jim]

What can they do with it?


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+1 Been Using Boat for awhile now , call me a Noob but I wasn't aware of any reporting back .............gonna have to do a little research