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A lightweight internet browser that makes you internet browsing more smoother on Android devices

A lightweight internet browser that makes you internet browsing more smoother on Android devices

Vote: (1,339 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: UCWeb Inc.

Version: 12.12.10.1227

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(1,339 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

UCWeb Inc.

12.12.10.1227

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Fast download option
  • Nice browser for Android mobile devices
  • Takes up limited space on your device
  • One of the easiest browsers to use
  • Offers some online security options

Cons

  • Lots of ads
  • Can freeze without warning
  • Not many advanced features
  • Lacks custom options

UC Browser Mini is a new internet browser that works with Android devices and gives you full access to the web. When you buy a new phone, you should see a browser installed on it. Most come with Google Chrome, which is a popular option but has some big flaws. As long as you have an internet connection and enough space, you can download this browser and change the way that you use the web. Take a look at some of the top features before you hit the download button.

Similar to other browsers, UC Browser Mini allows you to open tabs as you surf the web. You don't need to worry about hitting the wrong button and closing your viewing windows because you can use multiple tabs. The tabs also allow you to check on something online without losing your spot on another page. To open a new tab, simply click on the top corner of the page near the edge of the window. You can then enter the URL of the site that you want to visit or do a quick search.

With incognito mode, you don't need to worry about anyone who uses your phone seeing what you did on the web. Have you heard embarrassing stories from friends about their significant others or parents learning that they watched weird videos online or searched for strange things? Incognito mode on this browser increases your privacy. It essentially shows that you did nothing online with your device after entering this mode. To use incognito mode, you just need to select this option from the drop-down menu before surfing the web. You can also set up the browser to always use this option when you open it.

All of the features that you love about the browser on your computer are available in UC Browser Mini, including a history option and bookmarks. Have you ever randomly stumbled across a website that you loved and then never found your way back to it? The browser lets you quickly bookmark the page and view it in a list of your other favorite sites. With the history option, you have the chance to view all of the sites that you recently visited. You can clear your history whenever you want to free up some space, too.

One of the hottest features that users love is Fast Download. When you download files on your computer, the time it takes will depend on the strength of your connection. If you love your signal for even a second, you may find that you need to start the process over again. UC Browser Mini lets you download one or multiple files from the internet and get them quickly. If you lose your connection, the browser will remember your progress and pick up the download where you left off when your signal returns. This feature works on games and all types of other files.

No matter what web browser you used in the past, you probably had issues with ads. Websites run ads to make money but can sometimes run so many that it interferes with your online experience. The built-in blocker on this browser limits some of the ads that you see because it blocks them from appearing on your screen. Not only does this work on standard ads with images, but it works on video ads that run in the background. You never need to worry about waiting for a page to load or an ad slowing down your device.

With UC Browser Mini, you have the option of switching between your open tabs, too. The next time that you need to load a slow page, you don't need to twiddle your thumbs and wait. You can click on an open tab and read a new article before returning to the other page. This feature also allows you to research the topics that you come across on the web without losing your spot. You might even want to pause an online video to do a quick search and see what you know one of the actors from in that video.

Many users also like the built-in security features of the browser. Security breaches are so common that you hear about new ones almost every month. Even big names such as Target and Amazon were victims of past security breaches. UC Browser Mini does a good job of protecting you on the web. It gives you the option of saving your passwords and payment details to use them in the future, but you can also manually enter them each time. The browser guarantees that it will protect anything that you do online and prevent others from tracking your movements.

You might also like the quick searches that are available with Google. Google is easily one of the biggest search engines in the world and comes built inside this browser. You can quickly open a new tab and type your search term to view a list of the most relevant sites. The search feature also brings up suggestions for what it thinks you need as soon as you enter a few letters. If you use the browser for all of your searches, you can view all of the similar searches that you did in the past, too.

As UC Browser Mini is open source software, you can look forward to future changes and improvements. The developers release new updates to reflect the feedback given by users. You can set up the browser to automatically update itself as needed or choose to go in and manually select those updates. Keeping the browser updated ensures that you get the most out of the browser and access to the newest features.

Before downloading UC Browser Mini, make sure that you view some of the problems that users had with the browser. Unlike other browsers that let you customize your experience, this one lacks any custom options. It also lacks the advanced features that Firefox and similar competitors have. Though it is free to use, it doesn't track your activities or sell your information. The browser instead uses ads to make money money, which can drive you a little crazy. Those ads play as you search and can slow down your loading speeds. You might even find that you need to close the browser and open it back up because the ads cause it to freeze.

Not everyone has as many problems with this browser as others do. It has many fans who like that it's an alternative to other browsers and that it takes up less space. You get all of the features that you want from a browser, including the option to track your history and build a list of bookmarks. There are also loads of security options designed to keep you safe. With UC Browser Mini, you get a solid web browser that is perfect for Android devices.

Pros

  • Fast download option
  • Nice browser for Android mobile devices
  • Takes up limited space on your device
  • One of the easiest browsers to use
  • Offers some online security options

Cons

  • Lots of ads
  • Can freeze without warning
  • Not many advanced features
  • Lacks custom options