Maxthon offers customizable Android Browser

Android browser, Maxthon, is proving to be a quite a decent offering, with plenty of features and good loading times. Its customization features make it an even more solid alternative to other browsers.

Maxthon gives its users the opportunity to personalize their web browser. Specifically, users can choose the name of the app, the icon of the app, a homepage, a theme/skin (there are ten predefined skins to choose from), and a splash screen.

To jumpstart your experience, you can visit the Maxthon website and follow the easy steps. Once you're finished, you can click Create APK to get the app. Just be patient as it may take a while for the file to be compiled. After you get the APK, you can load it to your Android phone. The browser is also available at the Google Play Store.

The developers promised that more customization options will be available in the future. Who knows, Maxthon's customization prowess might extend to the possibility of us tailoring the functionality of the browser too, aside from its appearance.

Dolphin Browser HD updated with UI enhancements and improved performance

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For some folks, using the stock Android browser just isn't something they do. One alternative browser out there is Dolphin Browser HD and its had a fair amount of success on the Google Play Store and they've just rolled out the latest update bumping it to version 8.0 that adds some noteworthy enhances.

• Re-designed Dolphin Sonar and Gesture: New interface, design, and easier access to help menu


• Menu bar: New design that gives easier access to most commands without having to leave the home screen


• Add-on Sidebar: New design that displays both Add-on icons and names


• New context menu and long press menu for more efficient browsing

All of that plus the usual stability and bug fix improvements have been included with this release. The addition of visual aids in the sidebar has been a long time coming and is certainly appreciated. You'll find some screenshots and the download past the break if you want to get a better look.

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Dolphin Browser HD - Search the web and navigate the browser using Dolphin Sonar

The folks from MoboTap have now released the latest version of Dolphin Browser HD bumping it up to v7.4.0. Aside from the usual bug fixes typically inlcuded with all updates, this release actually introduces a new feature called Dolphin Sonar that allows you to issue voice commands to help navigate the web. Once installed, you can open up Dolphin, give your device a shake then tell it what you want to do.

"Our Gesture-based browsing function was a game-changer in terms of the way people browse on their mobile devices, and Sonar is the logical next step," said Yongzhi Yang, CEO of MoboTap, makers of Dolphin Browser. "Just as sonar is used by dolphins to navigate, Dolphin Sonar interprets sound to get you where you want to be online. We are continuously thinking of new ways to heighten our users' mobile browsing experience with new and innovative features."

Having given it a quick run through, it fairs quite well when issued commands. I'm not so sure I would use it all the time but I suppose that's the good thing about it -- you don't have to but in case you want to, it's there. You can find the full press release and download link past the break.