Dolphin browser

Dolphin browser
Screenshot from Dolphin Browser on Android
Basic data
developer	MoboTap Inc.
Current  version	12.2.3 Android (March 11, 2020) 10.0.9 iOS (May 23, 2019)
operating system	Android , iOS
category	Web browser
License	proprietary
German speaking	Yes
dolphin.com

Dolphin Browser is a web browser for mobile devices that is available for the Android , Apple iOS and bada operating systems . It is based on WebKit , but some versions have their own engine . Developed the browser from the company is Mobotap Inc . The main product is called Dolphin Browser, there is also a mini version for Android and a version for tablet computers . Gesture control, add-ons , from version 10.1 designs and Flash are supported .

Platforms and Versions

Dolphin Browser Mini

Dolphin Browser 10.1, with "Art" design

Android

For Android 2.0.1 or newer there is the actual Dolphin Browser , which can be expanded with add-ons and also supports Flash. With the update to 10.0.4, the translations have been improved, from version 10.1.0 you can use designs that allow you to customize the color of the browser interface.

iOS

For the Apple iOS operating system, there is Dolphin for iPhone for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, as well as the outdated Dolphin for iPad for the iPad . IOS version 8.0 or 7.0 or higher is required.

bada

In Samsung's bada operating system, a Dolphin version developed by Samsung is used as the standard browser. The latest and final version is 3.0.

Add-ons and designs

The Dolphin Browser allows the use of add-ons and designs. These can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

List of available Dolphin add-ons

Dolphin add-on description Web to PDF Web to PDF saves web pages in PDF format on the internal memory. Dolphin desktop toggles Dolphin Desktop Toggles lets you display web pages in desktop format with a tap. Dolphin ScreenCut Dolphin ScreenCut creates custom screenshots that can be saved or posted on social networks. Browse Faster for Dolphin Browse Faster for Dolphin can increase browsing speed by terminating currently running tasks . Dolphin YouTube Search Dolphin YouTube Search can search YouTube videos without going directly to the website. The search results can be displayed in the same tab or in a new tab. Dolphin tab history Dolphin Tab History shows the currently open tabs to switch between them so that the correct webpage is displayed. Dolphin Translate Dolphin Translate translates web pages with Google Translate without having to go to it directly. Dolphin: Text Sizer Dolphin: Text Sizer can enlarge or reduce the text that is displayed on a website. Dolphin Reader Dolphin Reader is a website in e-book format. Night Mode for Dolphin Night Mode for Dolphin displays the browser in "night mode" (darker display of a website). Dolphin Tab Reload Dolphin Tab Reload reloads a website at a specific, selectable interval. Dolphin Brightness Dolphin Brightness can change the brightness of a website (darker or lighter). Dolphin Show IP Dolphin Show IP displays the IP address of the current website, which can be copied into memory . Dolphin Skitch add-on Dolphin Skitch Add-on creates a screenshot with subsequent editing options (drawing, cutting, etc.) Dolphin Tab Mix Plus Dolphin Tab Mix Plus can simplify the management of tabs by duplicating a tab, copying the link or tab or adding the tab to the bookmarks with one click. Dolphin Tab Switcher Dolphin Tab Switcher can make it easier to switch between different tabs. Shiny Shake Dolphin Shiny Shake Dolphin lets you change colors or open tabs on your browser when you shake your mobile device. Dolphin Password Manager (Lite) With the Dolphin Password Manager (Lite) it is possible to save passwords and to log into the login page without typing. Dolphin Whois Dolphin Whois finds out who owns a website. Dolphin CompactPage Dolphin CompactPage can save data volume by not displaying images. Dolphin Ultimate Flag Dolphin Ultimate Flag shows detailed information about a website, such as the location of the server, the security index, but also the IP address. Dolphin eBay Search Dolphin eBay Search can search for products directly on eBay without opening the page. Dolphin Morning Coffee Dolphin Morning Coffee opens various previously selected websites at a specific time. Bookmarks widget Bookmarks widget displays bookmarks from the Dolphin browser on the home screen. Dolphin Alexa Rank Dolphin Alexa Rank shows how the website is placed in Alexa . Dolphin Webzine Dolphin Webzine shows web pages in a magazine view. Dolphin.fm Dolphin.fm plays a radio program with Last.fm while browsing . Dolphin Evernote add-on Dolphin Evernote Add-on saves web pages in the Evernote online notebook . Androidandme.com RSS Androidandme.com RSS calls the RSS feed from Androidandme.com. Androidtapp.com RSS Androidtapp.com RSS calls up the RSS feed from Androidtapp.com. Dolphin Pocket Add-on Dolphin Pocket Add-on saves web pages in Pocket . AndroidSPIN.com RSS AndroidSPIN.com RSS calls the AndroidSPIN.com RSS feed. AndroidPolice.com RSS AndroidPolice.com RSS calls the AndroidPolice.com RSS feed. AndroidPIT.com RSS AndroidPIT.com RSS calls up the RSS feed from AndroidPIT.com. Dolphin Battery Saver Dolphin Battery Saver protects the battery while using the Dolphin Browser. Mobileburn.com RSS Mobileburn.com RSS calls the Mobileburn.com RSS feed. PPCgeeks.com RSS PPCgeeks.com RSS calls the RSS feed from PPCgeeks.com. Softpedia.com RSS Softpedia.com RSS calls the Softpedia.com RSS feed. Dolphin: Dropbox add-on Dolphin: Dropbox Add-on uploads downloaded files to the Dropbox server. Dolphin: PhoneGap add-on Dolphin: Phonegap Add-on is an add-on for using websites with the Phonegap UI.

Dolphin Connect

Dolphin Connect add-on on Firefox. With "Send to" a website can be sent to a device

An add-on for the Chrome , Firefox and Safari desktop browsers called "Dolphin Connect" can be downloaded from the Play Store in the app description . With this extension it is possible, as soon as you have an account with Dolphin, to exchange websites between the Android / iOS devices and the PC. After installing the add-on on the PC, you have to log in so that the devices are recognized and synchronized. A website can then be sent to the computer and vice versa on the smartphone or tablet. Open tabs on a device can also be viewed and opened from another smartphone / tablet or PC. It was also possible to send a route on Google Maps from the PC to a device, but this is no longer possible due to the website changes. This function can currently be carried out with the App Store to conveniently download apps with the iPhone, iPod or iPad.

Dolphin browser with engine

With Dolphin Browser Beta , a version with a specially developed HTML5 rendering engine was released in August 2012 . According to html5test.com, this version is one of the most compatible and fastest HTML 5-capable web browsers for Android, with over 450 out of a possible 500 points.

Dolphin Browser Jetpack

With the browser add-on Dolphin Browser Jetpack , the specially developed HTML-5 rendering engine can be retrofitted to the Dolphin browser. Up to version 6.x you used the Webkit engine, which was installed as the standard browser instead of Chrome on many devices. Over time, the result on html5test.com became worse than with other browsers. In addition, there were problems with the rendering, so that complex websites or websites in desktop mode constantly blinked when scrolling. There were also frequent crashes. However, when version 7.0 was released, the Blink engine from Chrome was used from now on, so that the loading speeds improved and the result of the HTML5 test improved enormously, and the rendering problems disappeared. Versions from 7.x will be available for Android 4.3 or higher; Versions below Android 4.3 are only compatible with Jetpack 6.x. In addition, unlike the Dolphin Browser Beta , it is available in the Google Play Store.

Privacy concerns

In October 2011, privacy concerns were raised about the Dolphin browser, as it sent every URL called in clear text to a server belonging to the developer. In response to this criticism, the developers announced in a blog entry that the tracking function was required for a feature called Webzine, but that no data would be permanently stored. According to the blog entry, the function was deactivated with version 7.0.2.

distribution

With around 10 million downloads, Dolphin Browser is one of the most popular browsers for Android. The browser became popular due to the ability to work with tabs for the first time on Android, as well as due to the many functions and adaptability. The web browser was rated in the Play Store with an average score of 4.6 out of 5 points and has been reviewed by over 1.8 million users. (Status: August 2014) According to the manufacturer, the browser was also downloaded over 10 million times on iOS; over 18,000 reviews are available.

Web links

• Dolphin browser website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Dolphin Browser (Android). Retrieved August 5, 2017 . 
2. ↑ Dolphin Browser (App Store Preview). May 23, 2019, accessed January 12, 2020 . 
3. ↑ Review: Dolphin Browser for Samsung wave phones. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014 ; accessed on January 13, 2020 . 
4. ↑ Dolphin Browser Add-ons in the Google Play Store. Retrieved January 13, 2020 . 
5. ↑ YouTube video from the manufacturer of the Dolphin Browser describing the functions of the Dolphin Connect add-on
6. ↑ Dolphin Browser Beta with Dolphin Engine Now Available. Retrieved July 17, 2013 . 
7. ↑ HTML5test.com - Result. Retrieved July 17, 2013 . 
8. ↑ Dolphin Engine - the fastest HTML5 browser on Android? Retrieved July 17, 2013 . 
9. ↑ Entry on data protection concerns in the Dolphin Browser. arstechnica, accessed November 26, 2011 . 
10. ↑ Entry on data protection concerns in the Dolphin Browser. cnet, accessed November 26, 2011 . 
11. ↑ Dolphin developer blog entry on privacy concerns. Retrieved November 26, 2011 . 
12. ↑ Dolphin Browser. Retrieved August 2, 2014 .