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Samsung Internet gets a bucketload of new features after latest beta update

By Wei Zhang
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Samsung Internet has become a very decent mobile browser thanks to the many updates Samsung released in the last year or so. Less than a month ago, the South Korean giant released Samsung Internet 14.0, but work on the next version of the browser has already begun.

Those of you who don’t mind installing beta apps can now download Samsung Internet 14.2 beta, a new version of the browser that brings a wide range of new features and improvements.

An important new feature involves site permission. This beta version of Samsung Internet lets users customize individual site permission, as they can now activate or deactivate permissions by switching on/off at the sites list. For the time being, permissions are available for Location, Camera, and Mic.

A Bookmark Bar now shows up in the upper toolbar area in DeX mode and on tablets. You’ll need to enable the “Show bookmark bar” menu so that the bookmark bar is shown. Context menus like “Open in new tab” and “Edit bookmark” are supported too.

The “Continue Apps on other devices” feature is getting a couple of improvements. For example, you can now use Samsung Internet on a different Samsung device and automatically sync clipboards across devices for copying and pasting text and images. However, for the feature to work, devices will need to be on the same Wi-Fi network with Bluetooth enabled to use Continue Apps.

Several other features and enhancements have been included in Samsung Internet beta 14.2, such as S Pen Air Action, tab bar GUI enhancement, update popup for new password fill, quick access page at fresh launch, and tip card for desktop view setting.

The new beta version of Samsung Internet Browser is available for download via Galaxy Store and Google Play Store.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific site permissions can users now customise individually in the new beta version?

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Users can now activate or deactivate permissions for Location, Camera, and Mic. This customisation is done by switching permissions on or off directly within the sites list, allowing for more granular control over individual site access.

Q.

What are the requirements for the 'Continue Apps on other devices' feature to function correctly?

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For this feature to work, all devices involved must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Also, Bluetooth needs to be enabled on these devices to facilitate the automatic syncing of clipboards between them.

Q.

Where can users download this new beta version of the Samsung Internet Browser?

A.

The new beta version of the Samsung Internet Browser is available for download through two main platforms. Users can obtain it via both the Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store on their compatible devices.

Q.

In which display modes or devices will the new Bookmark Bar appear?

A.

The new Bookmark Bar will now show up in the upper toolbar area when using DeX mode. It will also be visible on tablets, provided that users enable the 'Show bookmark bar' menu option.

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