Could Samsung Internet actually be killing Chrome on mobile?
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Chrome is the most popular Internet browser in the world. It’s cross-platform, it syncs effortlessly across devices, it’s fast and capable, and it comes with every Android handset, ready to rock. It’s so widely preferred by users that Android manufacturers kind of gave up on developing their own browsers and just release their phones with nothing but Chrome.
Well, most of them.
Through the years, Samsung has persisted and kept developing its Samsung Internet browser — an app that was once a laggy mess — and has managed to make a fast, powerful browser that supports a lot of useful plugins and works in unison with other elements across the One UI interface.
We thought we’d ask you — do you prefer Samsung Internet over Chrome? And it turns out the result is almost 50/50! Not only that, some people report that they are on another Android phone, but make it a point to go to the Play Store and download the Samsung Internet browser.
Questions & Answers
Q.What led to other Android manufacturers stopping development of their own browsers?
What led to other Android manufacturers stopping development of their own browsers?
Other Android manufacturers largely abandoned developing their own browsers because Chrome was already the most popular internet browser globally. It offered smooth syncing, speed, capability, and came pre-installed on every Android handset, making it widely preferred by users.
Q.What features of Samsung Internet might attract users away from Chrome?
What features of Samsung Internet might attract users away from Chrome?
Samsung Internet has evolved into a fast and powerful browser. It supports many useful plugins and integrates well with other elements of the One UI interface. This improved functionality makes it a strong competitor to Chrome.
Q.How popular is Samsung Internet compared to Chrome among Android users?
How popular is Samsung Internet compared to Chrome among Android users?
The article indicates that user preference between Samsung Internet and Chrome is almost 50/50. Some users even go out of their way to download Samsung Internet from the Play Store onto non-Samsung Android phones.
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