7 Best Browsers for iPhone

Finding a mobile browser that's fast, private and integrates social media can be a difficult task for any startup or entrepreneur. It's important to choose one that is fast, provides effective search features and is of course, secure.


To help you decide, we've taken a look at some alternatives to Safari.
Our top picks are:

1. Firefox
2. Chrome
3. Atomic
4. Opera

1. Firefox and Firefox Focus

 

 

 

Firefox can be downloaded from the app store and is available to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users. Like the Android version, Firefox for iOS comes packed with useful features from private browsing pages to the full integration of bookmarks, browser history and passwords.
Last year, Firefox launched Firefox Focus, an iOS browser, its first 'privacy browser' which automatically blocks website trackers without any changes to settings needed.

2. Chrome

 

 

 

For a long time, Chrome has been one of the top desktop browsers out there. Many startups prefer Google's integrated approach to browsing as it provides a uniform approach that some other browsers find hard to match. The Chrome mobile browser provides an infinite amount of tabs while also gifting incognito tabs for cookie-conscious browsers. What's more, voice search is available adding to its breadth of functionality. Chrome's interface is extremely well known so is perfect for startups that don't want to stray too far from what they know.

3. Dolphin

 

This browser was built for social function so is ideal for startups! Dolphin can sync all social media accounts making cross-platform sharing a simple task, not to mention bookmark, password and history syncing being available for Chrome-like integration. What's more, Dolphin boasts private web pages and like Atomic, it contains a pop-up and ad blocker.

4. Safari

Ok, I guess we have to mention Safari. As Safari is the iPhone default browser, it launches automatically when links requiring a web browser are clicked so it's an extremely convenient browser. Safari also offers all the features of other browsers, from bookmark syncing to private browsing and voice search. It's very fast and provides iCloud that saves passwords, payment details and other phone content such as photos, phone numbers and account names; this saves time which is invaluable for some busy startups.

5. Opera Coast

 

In terms of user experience, Opera Coast definitely has an initial learning curve but once overcome boasts a fun and attractive interface. Within its quirky design you can't help but notice its lack of URL search-bar and while for some this may be a big drawback, for those looking for a unique browser experience, Coast's innovation can be applauded. With clear social sharing buttons, it is great for startups with a big social media presence.

6. Ghostery

 


Ghostery has privacy and anonymity at its core. No user data is collected unless you choose to provide it and Ghostery will warn you of any web pages using ad trackers. Ghostery's interface is not the prettiest, but for startups that require complete privacy it is an excellent choice.

7. Opera Mini

 


Opera Mini is a fast and responsive mobile browser. Due to its lightweight design, Opera Mini can run on limited bandwidth and compress data quickly. Sadly boasting lightweight capabilities does mean Opera users miss out on standard features found in rival browsers. Opera's interface is simple and provides larger than average icons making navigation very simple. If speed is key to your startup then Opera Mini could be an excellent choice, but it might be worth having a secondary browser to perform other tasks such as browsing in private.

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Google's Pixel 2 Better Than Apple's New iPhones In One Important Way

Google’s single-lensed Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones have shot straight to the top of DxOMark’s camera benchmark charts, beating the iPhone 8 Plus and the Galaxy Note 8, both of which feature dual cameras.

With an overall score of 98 points, the Google Pixel 2 stands a full four points clear of the iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8, now tied for second place. We were always expecting strong camera performance from Google, especially given the stunning results from the original Pixel, but its results are especially impressive given that it manages to do with a single camera what competitors can only do with two.

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The Google Pixel 2 Camera

One of the standout features of the Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus was ‘portrait mode’ which enables softly blurred backgrounds which make the subject really pop from your images similar to results from a DSLR camera. This feature was refined and improved in the iPhone 8 Plus and it matched by a similar feature in the Galaxy Note 8.

All of these smartphones rely on comparing and merging the images from two discrete cameras in order to calculate a 3D depth map of the scene. What’s unique about the Pixel 2 is its ability to sense depth using only one camera.

This is achieved by using an image sensor with ‘split’ pixels which generate slightly different ‘left’ and ‘right’ views of the scene. It’s not enough of a difference to create a traditional stereoscopic image of the kind you might view with special 3D glasses, but it is plenty enough difference for Google’s image processing techniques to be able to calculate the depth of objects within the scene and work out where to apply a software-based blurring effect to the background.

Unfortunately for the Pixel 2, the portrait mode effect is only one of many advantages which can be gained from a dual camera setup - advantages which the Google flagship will therefore miss out on.

One key advantage the iPhone 8 Plus and especially the Galaxy Note 8 have over the Pixel 2 is in their ability to get closer into the scene with a separate telephoto lens. With a single lens system, all you can do is crop into the image, losing pixels and resolution along the way.

This is why the Pixel 2 scores only 32 points in DxOMark’s Zoom test, compared to 51 points for the iPhone 8 Plus and a stunning 66 points for the Galaxy Note 8. The Pixel 2 simply loses much more detail the more you zoom in.

The other key dual-camera benefit is huge: Photo quality in low light improves dramatically the more light you are able to capture and two cameras can potentially capture twice as much light as one. Google has fitted a brighter f/1.8 lens than the f/2.0 version found on the original Pixel, but this can’t compensate for the light gathering potential of two cameras working as a team.

However, using a single physical camera cuts costs on raw materials and allows more room for other internal components, such as a larger battery.

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The Google Pixel 2 Tops The DxOMark Mobile Charts.

Thankfully, Google’s image processing is so good that the Pixel 2 still manages to dominate in the critical areas of exposure, contrast and colour, coming out well ahead of both the iPhone 8 Plus and the Galaxy Note 8 in these areas. Its autofocus performance, for both photo and video use, pulls ahead even further.

This highlights a huge advantage over the competition: Google still has the option of adding a second camera in future products, potentially extending its lead even further.

Ultimately, benchmark results are only part of the story and subjective human preference plays a huge role in deciding which photos look ‘best. It’s also important to mention certain unique features such as the iPhone’s superb slow-motion video capabilities which often trump any small measurable differences between one camera and another. Any benchmark results such as these need to be read in the context of a full phone review.

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