randyami / browser

A simple Android webbrowser based on webview.

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FOSS Browser

"FOSS Browser" is fully free/libre (as in freedom) Android app. The source code is public. The app also does not need any unnecessary permissions. It's a simple Android browser based on webview. The intention is to provide a simple and light weight but powerful browser with a nice looking user interface.

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Security/Data:

  • fully open source
  • no trackers
  • no unnecessary permissions
  • third party cookies disabled by default
  • enable/disable cookies, javascript, location access, history
  • whitelist for javascript, cookies and AdBlocker
  • toggle image/third party content loading
  • do not track me
  • backup data
  • AdBlocker
  • delete data on exit (optional)

UI/Handling:

  • optimized for one hand handling (toolbar at bottom)
  • tab control (switch, open, close unlimited tabs)
  • full material design
  • fullscreen browsing (optional)
  • navigation button in fullscreen mode
  • fast toggle for most important settings
  • advanced gesture control for toolbar and navigation button

Some nice extra features:

  • small size
  • search on site
  • Websearch (from marked text context menu)
  • share/save as PDF
  • open links in other apps (for example YouTube)

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A simple Android webbrowser based on webview.

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