Little Web Browser [2] 0.9.70

Little Browser aspires to be a highly efficient web browser, prioritizing speed and simplicity in its design. Its main advantage lies in its capacity to load webpages swiftly while minimizing data usage by displaying only the essential content. It avoids the download of non-essential elements, such as scripts and images, which can significantly enhance browsing speed, particularly in scenarios where internet connectivity and bandwidth are limited. This makes it an optimal choice for users who are frequently on the move.

Notably, users have the option to make an in-app purchase to remove advertisements.

Features

• Minimizes data consumption by omitting image downloads.
• Offers bookmarking for easy access to frequently visited sites; bookmarks can be found by entering their names in the address bar.
• Provides quick access to recently viewed webpages (up to 10) through a navigation drawer located on the left.
• Supports webpage zoom functionality.
• Includes a back button for navigating to the previous page.
• Features a built-in ad blocker.
• Offers an invert color option (white text on black background) for devices operating on pre-Android 4.4 KitKat.

Little Browser also recognizes various link formats:

• "mailto:" links open the user's email editor.
• "tel:" links initiate the phone call dialog.
• "geo:" links transfer coordinates to a mapping application.

Explanation of Required Permissions:

• INTERNET: Required for web access.
• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Necessary for backing up and restoring bookmarks to/from SD card.
• READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS: Used for importing system bookmarks into Little Browser.

Quick Tips

• Access tabs by sliding in from the left side of the screen.
• Utilize other shortcuts by sliding in from the right side of the screen.
• To navigate to "http://www.nba.com", simply enter "nba" into the URL text field.
• Disable JavaScript for an even faster browsing experience; be aware that websites heavily reliant on JavaScript may not function properly without it.
• Hide the address bar for an increased screen area while browsing.
• Long press on a bookmark to open a context menu for deletion or renaming options.

This application is still under development.

Your feedback is welcomed, and if you find value in this application, please consider giving it a 5-star rating. Suggestions for improvement are always appreciated as I strive to enhance user experience. Kindly avoid leaving negative ratings as I work to address any issues that may arise. Thank you for your understanding!

Known Issues

• The zoom function may not work correctly on mobile sites; an interim solution is to adjust settings to "Prefer desktop sites."