Episode 228, a look at browsers and Android 16 Beta 4

Announcements

The developer of the app  Magnifier which John demonstrated a few weeks ago has very generously donated a number of codes which will remove ads from the app.  Get in touch if you’d like one.

Android basics

In recent episodes we have been revisiting app categories we looked at in the early days of the podcast.  This week, we look at the state of browsers in 2025.  We discuss Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Brave, Samsung Internet Browser, Microsoft Edge and Firefox.

Spotlight

It’s a busy Spotlight section this week.  First, we discuss the changes in Android 16 Beta 4.  Next, we talk about Samsung resuming the roll-out Of OneUI 7.  Finally, we look at the Honor Power, notable for its massive battery.

Commentary

In keeping with the theme of this week’s episode, Karene demonstrates the web browser built into Jieshuo.

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