Maxthon Cloud Browser is now available for Windows Phone

Maxthon is one of those alternative browsers that is available on various different platforms allowing you to easily sync your favourites between machines, now you can add your Windows Phone devices to that list as Maxthon have released a Windows Phone 8 version of their browser.

Maxthon Cloud Browser, now available to take mobile browsing on Windows Phones to new heights. Taking full advantage of our history of great out of the box experience, ease of use, high performance and features you can’t find anywhere our new browser brings you the best browsing experience on Windows Phone.

Features:

* Cloud Services Make the Multi-Device Web Easier
Sign in with a free Maxthon Passport account and sync your favorites online, and to other devices using the Maxthon Cloud Browser on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.

* A New Take on Tabs for Windows Phone
Easily view, and move forward and backward between your tabs.

* Live Tiles in Quick Access
Maxthon has taken its famous ‘Quick Access’ feature and reinvented it for Windows Phone. Easily pick, apply and access live Windows ’tiles’ right from Maxthon’s ‘Quick Access’ feature.

* Pop – Up Address Bar
Access search and the address bar when you want it. A simple gesture causes it to pop-up.

Maxthon is free on the link below, so you can try it out. One thing that is obvious from testing it is that it’s really really fast. There doesn’t seem to be a desktop mode switch either. Hopefully a future update will fox that. But for now you can revel in bookmark syncing like your peers using Android and iOS.

Windows Phone Store Link – Maxthon

Third-party Android browser forms ‘anti-Google alliance’ with rival search engines

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Dolphin, a third-party mobile browser that runs on Android and iOS, is apparently tired of seeing Google reign as the de-factor king of the Internet. Because of this, it’s formed what it calls an “anti-Google alliance” with international search engines to add some more diversity to the global mobile search realm. The alliance includes Russian search engine Yandex, Chinese engine Baidu, Yahoo Japan and DuckDuckGo, the privacy-friendly American search engine that has become a favorite for anti-NSA activists. 

Dolphin says that it’s partnering with these companies because its mobile browser is “designed to better serve users in ‘mobile-first’ countries, who do all of their browsing from a mobile phone, by bringing content directly to users, acting as an entertainment hub and portal for news, music and games.” The company says that although Apple and Google dominate the browsing markets in the United States, they’re aren’t meeting the needs of users in other countries who want a more localized experience.

Dolphin’s full press release follows below.

Sequoia-Backed Dolphin Announces Global Partnerships with Baidu, Yandex, Yahoo! Japan and DuckDuckGo

Dolphin joins forces with leading search engines in international markets to take its mobile browser global, letting users choose any search engine they want

San Francisco, September 26, 2013 – Today, Dolphin Browser is announcing numerous strategic partnerships with popular search engines in international markets in order to continue its swift global expansion. The company’s announcement comes in tandem with a newly updated browser for Android that has fresh content discovery and customization features that are adapted and localized to each country. Dolphin’s flexible browser is making strong headway in global markets, as consumers seek online experiences that are culturally appropriate and personalized to their tastes.

Dolphin is formally announcing partnerships with DuckDuckGo in the United States, Yandex in Russia, Baidu in China, and Yahoo! Japan, with plans for further international expansion in the coming months. Dolphin has partnered with each of these leading search engines to bring innovation and a more cohesive experience to mobile browsing. Most importantly, Dolphin is bringing culturalization in markets around the world by tailoring the offered Dolphin Browser to the needs of each specific country. Dolphin’s international versions are designed to better serve users in “mobile-first” countries, who do all of their browsing from a mobile phone, by bringing content directly to users, acting as an entertainment hub and portal for news, music and games.

“The U.S. browser market is dominated by Google and Apple. However, the international market for mobile browsing has been left wide open,” said Yongzhi Yang, CEO of Dolphin. “Dolphin is leading the charge in emerging markets where hundreds of millions of users are discovering content via mobile web for the very first time. These are truly ‘mobile-first and only’ users that have no context of a desktop experience, which is more prevalent in the U.S.”

In addition to these partnerships, Dolphin is also announcing an update to their Android browser, which includes the ability to choose from a variety of themes and colors for the browser, along with set any existing picture the user has as a background. The update also includes support for 21 unique languages to better serve the browser’s ever-growing international community.

“We’re proud to have created these critical partnerships with top search engines in international markets,” said Dolphin’s VP of Business Development, Edith Yeung. “By leveraging our insight and knowledge about these mobile-first markets, and truly listening to our customers, we’ve created something that is not only customizable to the individual, but is customized for entire cultures. We’re excited for the future of these international markets, and have some big plans ahead at home in the U.S. as well.”

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Firefox Browser for Android gets updated

Firefox Browser for Android has a tough fight on its hands. What with Google Chrome shipping on most Android devices these days. But for some people who find Chrome a bit slow or a bit bloated there are lots of alternatives, Firefox being one of them. The handy thing about Firefox for Android is that you can sync to the desktop version fairly easily.

Description
Firefox for Android is the free web browser that puts the power of the open web in your hands. The official Mozilla Firefox android browser is fast, easy to use, & customisable, with the latest security and privacy features to help you stay safe on the internet.

Fast— Access, browse, and search the web at blazing speeds
Smart— Keep your favourite sites and mobile videos at your fingertips with smart searching, easy-to-use tabs, and desktop-to-mobile Sync features
Safe— Make sure your Android web browser stays safe & private with extensive security settings, add-ons, and features like Do Not Track

So what’s in this update then?

These features really add some useful features, such as night mode and NFC Tab sharing.

So next time Chrome gets on your nerves maybe try out Firefox Browser. Available for free on the link below.

Google Play Store Link – Firefox