Google chrome beta was just released. Apparently only for android 4.0 devices at this point. I hope this gets adapted for gingerbread asap. cheers.
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-chrome-beta-now-available-android-40-devices
Probably will see an ICS ROM before a port of this is out, if ever. If there isn't a launcher port by now, then...yeah. Tried it on my Tab 10.1, it's pretty snazzy. I do miss the quick controls, though.
tysj said:
Probably will see an ICS ROM before a port of this is out, if ever. If there isn't a launcher port by now, then...yeah. Tried it on my Tab 10.1, it's pretty snazzy. I do miss the quick controls, though.
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True. But who knows when ICS is dropping. March? I am using chrome on my PC so being able to sync chrome bookmarks across devices would be great. Right now, I am syncing my chrome bookmarks with xmarks on the pc, which I then sync with xmarks on firefox, which then I can see/sync with mobile firefox. A little cumbersome.
It eludes me why google has not made chrome for android ages ago. Wouldn't you think?
Running ICS on my TouchPad. There is no flash support or ability to request the desktop site, or set user agent. Chrome feels more like an alpha than beta. ICS Browser + still a much better browser for a ICS tablet.
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quarlow said:
Running ICS on my TouchPad. There is no flash support or ability to request the desktop site, or set user agent. Chrome feels more like an alpha than beta. ICS Browser + still a much better browser for a ICS tablet.
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Thanks! That made me feel better.
Ran it while running cm9 last night. It likes to close a lot on the sgs2. I haven't seen it close on the evo 3d however
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Ran it while running cm9 last night. It likes to close a lot on the sgs2. I haven't seen it close on the evo 3d however
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yeah very unstable for me with cm9
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Well now that the latest dessert treat has made its way, and relatively stable, to the AT&T Galaxy S II, I figure it is time to make shout outs for everyone's favorite 4.0+ apps.
Initially I have been very interested, and so far impressed with the new launchers, namely:
Apex, and Nova. Right now I like Apex the most because all the features are free and I haven't found much I feel I need in Nova.
Also new browsers (none of these support tabbed browsing):
Chrome Beta and Quick ICS Browser
Please share any apps specifically made for ICS for everyone to see
ICS Browser+ (better browser tab settings and has quick menu holding finger to the side of the screen)
use it on my prime and is better than stock on galaxy s2 also
Using EX Dialer with ICS Theme to replace the samsung stock dialer.
Both Chrome Beta and Quick ICS Browser support tab browsing...
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Both Chrome Beta and Quick ICS Browser support tab browsing...
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ok, well I guess that sort of depends on how u define tabbed, cuz yes it supports multiple pages, it does have have tabs like say Dolphin Browser does or chrome desktop does
I have an issue regarding an app ever since switching to ICS. Mangawhat. Its the best comic and manga app out there that I've seen. But ever since going to ics, it FC's everytime I try to open a zip file saved on my SD card. This problem has never even been brought up before. Any ideas? And could someone here give it a go?
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Is there any way to push the stock ICS dialer to TW ICS roms? Or are Samsung's hooks too extensive?
Now that there are a a ton of stable roms running ICS for our 3D I was hoping we could share some of the apps we have found that are only available for devices running Android 4.0.
The only app I was really able to find is Boid. It is a pretty neat twitter client that is designed specifically for Android 4.0. I have been using it for a few days and I really like the snappiness of the application.
Has anyone else found any cool applications that are only available on the new version of android?
The official gmail app has such a nice ICS theme IMO...
Also Chrome Beta for android is 4.0 exclusive and is a really nice browser
yousefak said:
The official gmail app has such a nice ICS theme IMO...
Also Chrome Beta for android is 4.0 exclusive and is a really nice browser
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I competely forgot about chrome beta, it is awesome because it syncs everything from my desktop and laptop. Definitely a must have for anyone running ICS
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Boid looks great but still lacks some necessary features for me.
It's not exactly an "ICS App" because you can install it on 2.2 and up, but Solid Explorer Beta is the best file manager app I have ever used, and it really fits in with the ICS feel. If you're the type of person who wants some sort of visual continuity between apps, then this is the file explorer to use on ICS.
Chrome Beta is not really working to well with my phone. I get rendering problems when using on screen keyboard. Am I the only one?
same here. i WANT to use chrome beta, but the rendering issues make it a non-starter for me.
i've tried the ics keyboard and swiftkey 3 beta. but even ignoring the keyboard rendering issues, it just acts flakey regardless.
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same here. i WANT to use chrome beta, but the rendering issues make it a non-starter for me.
i've tried the ics keyboard and swiftkey 3 beta. but even ignoring the keyboard rendering issues, it just acts flakey regardless.
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I haven't had any issues with chrome beta at all, seems to be working fine for me
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When i use chrome..i have isues with keyboard to..
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Downloaded the new Firefox Beta today from the Play Store today.
It is much smoother and faster than Chrome Beta.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsIm9yZy5tb3ppbGxhLmZpcmVmb3hfYmV0YSJd
I can't find any options... no setting user I'd, no forcing landscape mode...pass on this for now
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I can't find any options... no setting user I'd, no forcing landscape mode...pass on this for now
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Ditto on the passing.
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hold the phone... about:config works in this beta! sweeeet
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Ditto on the passing.
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create general.user agent.override and set to desktop seems to work
For user agent, use the extension Phony.
Also, Firefox supports Flash now, this alone makes it worth trying for me. I always used the stock browser instead of Chrome for that reason.
Locked up my phone first time I went to a webpage. Uninstalled.
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Yes its running very nice on my note/Perfection ROM.
Thanks for the notice. I cannot stand Chrome aonthis is a good alternative.
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Played with it earlier today. Uninstalled it. After you Chrome nothing else is as good.
I installed it after finding out about it earlier in the day. I have refused to use Firefox on my mobile devices due to shortcomings and mostly, lack of flash support. So far, I am generally pleased with this new BETA version. However, Dolphin Browser HD will continue to be my favorite. I don't even think I bother to use mobile Chrome. I'm generally not a fan of Chrome for the computer, either.
well im on gingerbread so no chrome love
trying this beta out now
I tried it out too, real smooth and fast and the swiping to the left or right of the screen to bring up tabs or settings is imo better than Dolphin HD (and it seems smoother than Dolphin as well).
I'm waiting for more updates though because simple things like forcing desktop mode or some kind of incognito mode are buried within the settings, this is one of the biggest reasons I use boat browser as my main browser it lets you put whatever buttons you want at the bottom of your page. Hopefully they add some of this functionality as Firefox is really fast. (And no chrome love for me either as I'm on rooted stock GB).
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I tried it out too, real smooth and fast and the swiping to the left or right of the screen to bring up tabs or settings is imo better than Dolphin HD (and it seems smoother than Dolphin as well
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Is swiping to left/right configurable? I don't see that working in the latest beta.
Anyone know how to get flash to work? I dont see an option. Thanks!
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Maxthon > FF or Chrome
Maxthon is limited plz
I don't know for you guys, but on the jedi 4.2.2 rom, the official browser is pretty solid.
I'll still give that beta a try though.
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antoinedp said:
I don't know for you guys, but on the jedi 4.2.2 rom, the official browser is pretty solid.
I'll still give that beta a try though.
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Way to dig up a dead thread. Now we'll be shooting zombies all #$(ing day.
The new version very smooth on my galaxy s I
What about tablets? anyone know?
When i had it on my Prime it worked really well. Altough from what i can remember it didnt have flash and its a beta version. Not sure if much have changed.
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The new version very smooth on my galaxy s I
What about tablets? anyone know?
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The Firefox from play store seems incompatible but you can give Aurora from Mozilla a try. Still alpha I believe but works well for me so far on my prime. Snag the apk directly from Mozilla!
Happy Browsing!
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Firefox does not work at all at time of writing, which I find frankly deplorable. Aurora does, however, it isn't rendering some pages correctly in mobile or standard browser modes.
Firefox Beta asbeen updated in the Play Store with tablet support. I'm posting from it right now
The bad: It renders slower than stock or Chrome and the occasional ANR (though it seems to happen less than with the stock browser.)
The Good: Extensions like adblock and phony. Flash support and it's very very smooth now. I like to stress test on cnets site and it works pretty well there.
Why the hell do I have to zoom out every page in Chrome in order to actually see the whole thing (more specifically, this page)? This thing is 2,560 pixels wide! I'm pretty sure that's enough to fit a whole page horizontally. Even if there was just an option in Chrome to start completely zoomed out on the page, as there is in the stock AOSP browser I'd be happy. I got this thing because of the pixels; I shouldn't have to zoom out!
Seriously though everything else is great.
... BECAUSE PIXELS!
Chrome is a piece of crap (on this tablet at least), mine just freezes when I try to use it. Hopefully they will release an update soon. For now try a different browser.
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Why the hell do I have to zoom out every page in Chrome in order to actually see the whole thing (more specifically, this page)? This thing is 2,560 pixels wide! I'm pretty sure that's enough to fit a whole page horizontally. Even if there was just an option in Chrome to start completely zoomed out on the page, as there is in the stock AOSP browser I'd be happy. I got this thing because of the pixels; I shouldn't have to zoom out!
Seriously though everything else is great.
... BECAUSE PIXELS!
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That's a Chrome bug. It happens on earlier Android builds as well.
Report it as a bug in chrome.
And yes, it's damned annoying.
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I checked Request Desktop Site and have fixed that zoom bug.
I just installed AOSP browser for this reason. Working great so far. Installed Flash as well, but haven't really tested it.
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johno86 said:
I checked Request Desktop Site and have fixed that zoom bug.
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That doesn't fix it for me. I installed the AOSP browser earlier this morning and have been using it since.
Chrome has great speed but sadly isn't very stable and has some bugs. Try:
AOSP browser
Dolphin
Opera
Firefox
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Can some run a sunspider on asop for me
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italia0101 said:
Can some run a sunspider on asop for me
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Where can you get asop?
Thanks
I believe you have to root and install it using an apk. I'm just wondering if its worth it . Or should I just install flash and use boat or dolphin
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The weirdest thing is Chrome works great on iPads. WTF Google. At least try to optimize your own software for your own device and OS.
yeah, chrome is a steaming pile of crap, on phones, on tablets, but not on PC.
it's stupid that the default android browser is so buggy.
it still consistently crashes when launching with a keyboard.
Are you all just filching AOSP browser out of a ROM? Or where are you getting it?
Thanks in advance, I'm ready to have a nice browser on this.
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Chrome has great speed but sadly isn't very stable and has some bugs. Try:
AOSP browser
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Opera
Firefox
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Firefox is not working on Nexus 10, crashes on startup; Dolphin too.
Firefox beta seems to work better... It's also available in Google Play.
I don't have the N10 atm, but my only complaint so far is trying to get a hold of a pogo pin charger
All of you switching to the aosp browser, please also file (or star if there already is one) the relevant bug report for chrome for android so this might actually be fixed.
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/...Block Area Feature Status Owner Summary Stars
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Firefox is not working on Nexus 10, crashes on startup; Dolphin too.
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I got Dolphin to work, but Firefox is indeed not working.
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I submitted the bug report.
Please star it, and comment if you have anything to add.
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/... -stars&id=161695&thanks=161695&ts=1353278725
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