3 Android browsers that are better for privacy than Google Chrome
… That was what led me to look up alternative browsers. As it turns out, there are plenty of options on Android that are geared towards solving this particular problem. …
… That was what led me to look up alternative browsers. As it turns out, there are plenty of options on Android that are geared towards solving this particular problem. …
… Some of these apps are available only on Android. Over the years, some of these Android-only web browsers have also made their way to PCs. Samsung’s internet browser also began its journey on Android, and it has recently made its way to Windows 11 and 10 PCs. …
… In Chrome, it's also very difficult to find the setting that enables the browser to automatically delete data that sites have saved to your device when you close all your windows. In contrast, you can quickly find the settings on the Privacy and security page in the Brave browser. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account I’ve been a supporter of Samsung Browser for years. When everyone seemed to complain about Samsung bloatware, I was busy making sure Samsung Browser was my default. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account Google Chrome’s grip on the web is ridiculous. It sits on top of the browser market so comfortably that most new challengers barely register. …
… That alone changes how the browser feels to use, especially if you prefer certain controls within easy reach. It also lets you change fonts, set up a bottom address bar, and even adds options like keyboard security and an app lock. …
… Before joining Android Police , he was a news writer for XDA , where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account For years now, we've trained ourselves to be wary of unknown APKs . However, the same level of scrutiny has never really extended to the extensions we download for your browsers. Recent events have proven that browser extensions aren't all that harmless. …
Ben Khalesi Mar 9, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. …
… It works on any Android device. On the desktop, it runs through Chrome or any Chromium-based browser on Windows, macOS, and Linux. …