Software:Samsung Internet for Android

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Samsung Internet for Android is a mobile web browser for smartphones and tablets developed by Samsung. It is based on the open-source Chromium project. It is pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy devices. Since 2015, it has been available for download from Google Play.[1][2] Samsung estimated that it had around 400 million monthly active users in 2016. According to StatCounter, it had a market share of around 4.98% (among 53.26% for all Chrome variants) around May 2018.[3]

Most of the code differences to the standard Chromium code base were introduced in order to support Samsung-specific hardware, such as Gear VR and biometric sensors.[4][5]

History

Samsung Internet replaced the stock Android browser as the default on Samsung Galaxy devices in 2012.[6] Around early 2013, it was decided to base the browser on Chromium, and the first Chromium-based version was shipped with an S4 model later that year.[7]

Version 4 was released in early 2016, adding secret mode, content cards, floating video, video history feature, web push, service workers, custom tabs, and content blocker extension.[8][9]

Version 5 was released on December 16, 2016, adding web payment and enhanced video assistant.[10][11]

Version 5.4 was released as a public beta in March 2017,[12] adding tab navigation with swipe gesture, quick menu, enhanced navigation page (China only), content blocker status UI (in menu).[13] The stable version was subsequently released worldwide in May 2017, following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8.[14]

Version 6.2 was released on October 30, 2017, adding high contrast mode and night mode.[15][16]

Version 6.4 was released on February 19, 2018, adding download manager and enabled web bluetooth by default.[17][18]

Version 7.2 was released on June 7, 2018, adding WebGL2, Intersection Observer, Web Assembly and Protected Browsing.[19]

Version 7.4 was released on August 19, 2018, adding authentication with Intelligent Scan, customised Reader Mode and Download History improvements.[20]

Support

The later version (v6.2) of Samsung Internet for Android supports all Android 5.0 and above phones.[21]

Previously, (v5.0) Samsung Internet for Android was only supported on Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus phones with Android 5.0 and above.[22]

Features

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing Samsung Internet v6.2 stable". http://developer.samsung.com/internet. 
  2. ↑ "Get Samsung's Internet Browser on Almost Any Android Device". https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/get-samsungs-internet-browser-almost-any-android-device-0176437/. 
  3. ↑ "Mobile Browser Market Share Worldwide". http://gs.statcounter.com/browser-market-share/mobile/worldwide. 
  4. ↑ "Overview for Gear VR". http://developer.samsung.com/internet. 
  5. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Gear VR Update Makes Browsing More Immersive". https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-internet-for-gear-vr-update-makes-browsing-more-immersive. 
  6. ↑ "Samsung Internet Overview". http://developer.samsung.com/internet. 
  7. ↑ "Samsung Internet browser will get 'Smart Go Next' for better form navigation, also coming to Chrome". https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/samsung-internet-browser-will-get-smart-go-next-better-form-navigation-also-coming-chrome/. 
  8. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Android 4.0 Release Note". http://developer.samsung.com/internet/android/releases. 
  9. ↑ "Samsung Internet 4.0 and Cross App Boost Functionality for Galaxy Devices with Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update". https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-internet-4-0-and-cross-app-boost-functionality-for-galaxy-devices-with-android-6-0-marshmallow-update. 
  10. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Android 5.0 Release Note". http://developer.samsung.com/internet/android/releases. 
  11. ↑ "Announcing Samsung Internet 5.0". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/announcing-samsung-internet-5-0-1ac2bfc14b78. 
  12. ↑ "Samsung Internet Beta now available without sign up". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/samsung-internet-beta-now-available-without-sign-up-e0d5d4010838. 
  13. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Android 5.4 Release Note". http://developer.samsung.com/internet/android/releases. 
  14. ↑ "Announcing Samsung Internet v5.4 stable!". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/announcing-samsung-internet-v5-4-stable-fd941e0dcd58. 
  15. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Android 6.2 Release Note". http://developer.samsung.com/internet/android/releases. 
  16. ↑ "Samsung Internet v6.2 Now Stable!". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/samsung-internet-v6-2-now-stable-ab7f95ed8b4b. 
  17. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Android 6.4 Release Note". http://developer.samsung.com/internet/android/releases. 
  18. ↑ "Let’s connect with Samsung Internet v6.4 stable!". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/lets-connect-with-samsung-internet-v6-4-stable-1f197d43a812. 
  19. ↑ "7.2 Stable is Here!". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/7-2-stable-is-here-81fdbfca75b4. 
  20. ↑ "Samsung Internet 7.4 is stable—let’s check-out what’s new". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/samsung-internet-7-4-is-stable-lets-check-out-what-s-new-d5c7b56897de. 
  21. ↑ "Samsung Internet v6.2 is Now Stable, Adds Night Mode, Tracking Blocker and More". https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-internet-v6-2-night-mode/amp/. 
  22. ↑ "Samsung Internet v6.2 is Now Stable, Adds Night Mode, Tracking Blocker and More". https://medium.com/samsung-internet-dev/announcing-samsung-internet-5-0-1ac2bfc14b78. 
  23. ↑ "Samsung is now allowing users to install ad blockers on its phones". http://bgr.com/2016/02/01/samsung-internet-ad-blockers/. 
  24. ↑ "Samsung Internet for Gear VR Overview". http://developer.samsung.com/internet#gearvr-overview. 
  25. ↑ "Samsung Internet 4.0 rolling out to older Galaxy devices and variants running Lollipop". http://9to5google.com/2016/03/28/samsung-internet-4-lollipop/. 




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